SSC '22 - Super Soccer Champs in IOS

The King of Retro Football

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

88/100

SSC 22 is a love letter to the era of 'Sensible Soccer' and 'Kick Off.' For players who find modern FIFA or eFootball titles too bloated with controls, this is the perfect antidote. It’s all about the 'feel' of the ball; the way it zips across the pitch and the intuitive nature of the top-down perspective makes every match feel fast and exciting.

The depth is surprisingly high for a retro-styled game. The Manager Mode is addictive, tasking you with bringing a lower-league team to global glory. The pixel art is charming and clean, ensuring that you never lose track of the action even on smaller screens. It hits that sweet spot of being easy to pick up but possessing a high skill ceiling—especially when mastering the curl on shots. It’s easily one of the best arcade sports games on the App Store.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

As someone who spent too many hours on Sensible World of Soccer back in the day, I appreciate what SSC 22 is trying to do. The matches are quick, the controls are responsive, and there’s a genuine thrill in scoring a long-range screamer with simplified physics. It captures that 'pick up and play' feel that modern FIFA or eFootball titles have completely lost under the weight of their own complexity.

However, the manager mode is half-baked. It’s far too easy to amass a fortune and buy every superstar, and the lack of a proper transfer window or player aging makes the long-term progression feel meaningless. It’s a great 'coffee break' game, but if you're looking for a deep management simulation, this isn't it. It's fun for a few matches, but the lack of difficulty eventually sours the experience.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Intuitive and fast arcade gameplay
  • Massive database of teams and players
  • Excellent local multiplayer
  • Manager mode lacks depth and challenge
  • Economic system is completely broken
  • Sound design is repetitive and dated

Technical Report

Performance: Butter smooth performance; very fast loading times.

Accessibility:
  • Customizable Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You miss the simplicity of 90s soccer games and want a quick sport fix on your phone.

Skip if: You are looking for a realistic simulator or a challenging management experience.

Similar Games:
  • Sensible World of Soccer
  • Retro Goal
  • Active Soccer 2 DX

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative veteran gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 13 Pro
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Won the Premier League and several cups

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 3.03Wed Dec 06 2023

Just updates to Ad delivery and SDKs.



Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

Super Soccer Champs is back, taking Retro / Arcade soccer to new heights! Gamepad supported! With Local and Online multiplayer!

Taking its inspiration from the legendary Sensi Soccer / SWOS and Kick-Off games of old, SSC is football the way it should be : Simple, fast, flowing and with the power to play make-or-break passes and score amazing goals put firmly in your hands.

Take part in a huge World of Soccer, with Continental championships and Domestic Cups as well as League play. Handle transfer negotiations, player training and scouting, or just play the matches!

New in SSC '22:

Updated Team and Player Data.

Match Engine Refinements

Side Camera mode

Sprint Meter

AI and Match Engine tweaks

Features:

Over 600 teams

37 Divisions from 27 Countries.

Local Multiplayer mode using MFi Controllers (up to 4 Players)

Online 2 Player matches via GameCenter!

Daily Challenge mode

Full Team and Player data editor

Simple League mode

Replay saving and sharing via Replay Kit

Transfer progress between devices using iCloud


Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 802 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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SSC 22 (Super Soccer Champs) brings back the golden era of football gaming. Inspired by titles like Sensible Soccer, it focuses on fast gameplay, simple controls, and deep management. With a full world of soccer to explore, including various leagues and tournaments, it’s the perfect blend of arcade fun and simulation depth.

Features

1

Over 600 teams across 27 countries

2

Player Manager mode

3

Local Multiplayer using controllers

4

Retro top-down perspective

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, the game includes a data editor to customize teams and players.

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