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Cricket Manager playtest
by Cricket Manager
Build a global T20 dynasty across dozens of fictional competitions. Scout thousands of players, win auctions and transfers, develop youth, set fields and bowling plans, and watch every delivery resolve through a ball-by-ball match engine entirely offline.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Oct 9, 2026
- Planned release
- Nov 2026
- Developer
- Cricket Manager
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Cricket Manager playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Cricket Manager playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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About Cricket Manager
The Ultimate Cricket Management Simulation
Step from the clubhouse to the dugout in Cricket Manager, a deeply intricate management experience built purely for fans of strategy, analytics, and tactical sports execution. Experience a complete multi-league global system where every decision counts.
Key Features
- Revolutionary 4-Step Match Engine: Every delivery is computed deterministically through a meticulous loop: Decision → Contact → Trajectory → 2D Fielding. Watch matches unfold live via full graphical data representations or instantly simulate background matches using our advanced Heuristic Engine.
- Granular Tactical Systems: Set customized field placements via visual editor templates, implement tailored bowling maps, and fine-tune your batting acceleration tiers based on live match contexts.
- Dynamic Player Lifecycles & Youth Development: Guide players from debut to retirement. Utilize specialized coaching staff routines, track natural talent development, and scout generation networks to uncover elite next-generation talent.
- Complex Financial Ecosystem: Master franchise auctions, navigate multi-stage transfer contract negotiations, handle board seasonal expectations, and upgrade training structures.
- 100% Local and Offline Security: No third-party servers, no forced network syncs, and no tracking telemetry. Your careers are fully offline on your machine with modular skin and mod support for standard layouts.
From the game's Steam page.
