Eishockey Manager

Eishockey Manager is proof that spreadsheets can, in fact, be thrilling—if you really love ice hockey. Released in 1993, this is a hardcore management sim that skips the flashy goals and goes straight to the cold, calculating heart of the sport. You’re in charge of tactics, transfers, finances, and the emotional well-being of players who will absolutely blame you for everything. Matches unfold mostly in your imagination, which somehow makes victories sweeter and defeats more personal. It’s not friendly, it’s not forgiving, and it definitely doesn’t explain itself much, but fans of deep simulations will appreciate its no-compromise attitude. Think of it as the digital equivalent of pacing nervously behind the bench with a clipboard and a bad feeling.