It’s the 10-hour mark that changes everything: 75 players out of 97 call it worth their time beyond the grind. Yet, the free-to-play label keeps sparking frustration, with payment calls clashing against the title’s core appeal.
What it's about: Relevez le défi et vivez l’expérience palpitante du jeu de football qui a désormais dépassé le milliard de téléchargements ! Jouez à eFootball™ avec des utilisateurs du monde entier !
In-game
« I think its overhated but also overloved at the same time, its just a good experience for a free game with a lot of jank (Like this if you pray for the downfall of EA) »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 33 h played11« This is (probably) the only game my wife manages to beat me to. Game sucks, I hate it but my wife's smile and joy when she scores a goal beats all the cons this game has. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 0 h played21511« Add master league and it's going to be way, way much better! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 62 h played111« Don't play this game! if you just finished work, tired with everything, just came from a busy day, just don't play this game! but if you love to be stressed out this game is for you! »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 1093 h played11« The ball is round, the game is free, the bugs are eternal. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 54 h played1« Not perfect, but the on-pitch gameplay is excellent. I've had plenty of frustrating moments, yet I keep coming back because the football itself feels great. Hard to complain too much about a game that's free. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 264 h played1
« on veut juste le mode league des master par pitier »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played1« we want the old PES back!!! bring back the master league and edit mode! we dont want your stupid pay to win "free" game »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 79 h played4321« Never forget what a great game they took from you with PES, and what an unplayable slop they gave you instead. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played3221« perfect example of how to ruin a francise. i would like to ask for a refund even when i got it for free. well done konami... »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 111 h played1« Nothing to do with PES. Horrible gameplay, mobile game graphics, no Master League or Become a Legend. Nothing that made us fall in love with PES. Strictly a gambling simulator for kids. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 44 h played11« Je met pouce bleu car il est "gratuit" et si vous ne jouez que l'IA. Entre cracher 70e pour Fifa qui en 2026 est du même acabit que celui-ci ,il n'y a pas photo , nul pour nul autant ne pas payer. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
In players' words
« I think its overhated but also overloved at the same time, its just a good experience for a free game with a lot of jank (Like this if you pray for the downfall of EA) »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 33 h played11« on veut juste le mode league des master par pitier »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played1« This is (probably) the only game my wife manages to beat me to. Game sucks, I hate it but my wife's smile and joy when she scores a goal beats all the cons this game has. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 0 h played21511« we want the old PES back!!! bring back the master league and edit mode! we dont want your stupid pay to win "free" game »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 79 h played4321« Add master league and it's going to be way, way much better! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 62 h played111« Never forget what a great game they took from you with PES, and what an unplayable slop they gave you instead. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played3221« Don't play this game! if you just finished work, tired with everything, just came from a busy day, just don't play this game! but if you love to be stressed out this game is for you! »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 1093 h played11« perfect example of how to ruin a francise. i would like to ask for a refund even when i got it for free. well done konami... »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 111 h played1« The ball is round, the game is free, the bugs are eternal. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 54 h played1« Nothing to do with PES. Horrible gameplay, mobile game graphics, no Master League or Become a Legend. Nothing that made us fall in love with PES. Strictly a gambling simulator for kids. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 44 h played11« Not perfect, but the on-pitch gameplay is excellent. I've had plenty of frustrating moments, yet I keep coming back because the football itself feels great. Hard to complain too much about a game that's free. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 264 h played1« Je met pouce bleu car il est "gratuit" et si vous ne jouez que l'IA. Entre cracher 70e pour Fifa qui en 2026 est du même acabit que celui-ci ,il n'y a pas photo , nul pour nul autant ne pas payer. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
42 % pos · n=72
Value for money
56 % pos · n=27
Performance
8 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=10
Multiplayer
10 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
50 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
72
30
4
38
Value for money
27
15
0
12
Performance
12
1
0
11
Content / longevity
10
4
3
3
Multiplayer
10
1
0
9
Stability / bugs
8
0
0
8
Interface / UX
8
1
0
7
Graphics / art
6
3
1
2
Audio / music
1
0
0
1
Warning signs flagged by players
Most recurring negative themes in reviews (automatic detection):
⚠️ Aggressive monetization · 5% of reviews
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 38 h.
<2h
15 % (n=33)
2-10h
57 % (n=93)
10-25h
75 % (n=97)
>25h
68 % (n=274)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
Those who push past the opening sessions find a polished multiplayer backbone: 68 positive mentions out of 100 in the long-play group.
The price tag draws cautious praise—15 favorable references to its free status versus 12 complaints about monetization.
Even the oft-maligned AI earns grudging respect in extended play: 4 positive mentions out of 4 total.
Weaknesses
The gameplay itself splits opinion—only 30 praise mentions versus 38 complaints among 72 comments.
Performance woes haunt every corner: 11 negative remarks on tech against a single positive mention.
Menus and UI frustrate more players than they satisfy—7 negative out of 8 total mentions.
Who is it for?
Dedicated football fans chasing online matches will get the most return, but only if they tolerate a steep early learning curve and sporadic bugs.
Is eFootball™ worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 51% of 114,061 Steam reviews are positive (player score 64/100). Most-praised strength: Those who push past the opening sessions find a polished multiplayer backbone. Main point of caution: aggressive monetization. The game is free to play.
Verdict
A divisive free-to-play sports sim where the grind rewards but the foundation cracks under scrutiny. Prospective players should weigh the 10-hour patience test against its patchy execution.
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