Actua Soccer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Actua Soccer

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperGremlin Interactive
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesActua Sports
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Actua Soccer is a sports game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Gremlin Interactive.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

It is part of the Actua Sports series; on the PS1 you can also try Actua Golf 2, Actua Pool and Actua Golf. The series also appears on other systems with Actua Soccer (Saturn) and Actua Golf (Saturn). Gremlin Interactive also made Premier Manager: Ninety Nine, Premier Manager 98 and Re-Loaded for the PS1.

Actua Soccer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Actua Soccer is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Actua Soccer gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Actua Soccer walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Actua Soccer FAQ

When did Actua Soccer come out on the PS1?

Actua Soccer was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Actua Soccer?

It was developed by Gremlin Interactive.

Is Actua Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. Actua Soccer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Actua Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, Actua Soccer typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Actua Soccer on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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