Version 1.1.61Fri Feb 13 2026
30 players added to the team builder when starting a new career (1xQB, 3xRB, 6xWR, 2xTE, 7xOL, 1xDL, 4xLB, 5xDB, 1xK). All are Free Agents as standard but can be rostered depending on your selections for PLAYER ROSTERS and PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS in the Advanced Options.
NFL Retro Bowl '25 is a retro-style sports video game developed by New Star Games, exclusively available on Apple Arcade. Featuring officially licensed NFL and NFLPA teams and players, it lets you step into the shoes of an NFL head coach. Assemble your roster from hundreds of real-life players, manage team morale, handle press duties, and make critical on-field decisions to lead your team to Super Bowl victory. With its charming pixel-art visuals and simple yet engaging roster management, this game captures the nostalgic essence of classic football games while delivering modern NFL excitement.
Begin your NFL coaching career by selecting your favorite NFL team. Use the team builder to assemble a roster from a vast pool of real NFL and NFLPA players, each with unique attributes and realistic contracts. Focus on balancing offensive and defensive players to create a competitive lineup.
On the field, you control the offense, calling plays and executing strategies against real AFC and NFC teams. Use simple touch controls to pass, run, and score. Off the field, manage player morale, handle press interactions, and make strategic roster decisions to maintain team harmony and performance.
Guide your team through the NFL season, facing tough opponents and managing injuries. Make smart decisions during games and in roster management to climb the leaderboard and aim for the Super Bowl. Track your progress and aim to etch your name in the Hall of Fame.
Take control of your team's offense with intuitive touch controls. Choose between passing and running plays, adjusting your strategy based on the opponent's defense. Timing and precision are key to outsmarting your rivals.
Build and maintain your team by signing free agents, trading players, and managing salaries within the game's constraints. Keep an eye on player morale and performance to ensure your team stays competitive throughout the season.
Unlike the original Retro Bowl, NFL Retro Bowl '25 is fully licensed by the NFL and NFLPA, featuring real teams, players, logos, and contracts. It offers an authentic NFL experience with expanded rosters, including over 190 defensive backs and 100 offensive linemen, all presented in a retro pixel-art style.
No, NFL Retro Bowl '25 is exclusive to Apple Arcade and available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Apple TV, requiring an Apple Arcade subscription to play.
An 80s vision of NFL that you can take on bathroom breaks with your phone – that's what I call building back better
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