Game Information
Game Title: Rematch
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (Jun 19, 2025)
- PlayStation 5 (Jun 19, 2025)
- PC (Jun 19, 2025)
Trailers:
Developer: Sloclap
Publisher: Kepler Interactive
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 74 average - 52% recommended - 50 reviews
Critic Reviews
3DNews - Алексей Лихачев - Russian - 7.5 / 10
Currently Rematch feels like an early access game. Great engaging gameplay is paired with wonky servers and lack of basic features.
Areajugones - Alfonso Cánovas - Spanish - 7.5 / 10
Rematch has everything it needs to become the ultimate arcade soccer game, but it's in desperate need of a technical overhaul. The ideas are there, the fun is there, but the issues overshadow the virtues. Hopefully, with a patch or future updates, the game will resume after this hydration break, or else we'll be forced to go to overtime.
Checkpoint Gaming - Wil Bain - 8 / 10
Rematch is a wonderful reinterpretation of football with just enough innovation to make the sport its own. Thanks to an amazing gameplay loop and beautiful art style, every match has been unforgettably fun. Unfortunately, some current issues with server performance and limited, restrictive content stop Rematch from becoming a must buy. Still, anyone looking for a hot new multiplayer game like nothing else should keep a close eye on Rematch's future.
Comunidad Xbox - Mario Vadillo - Spanish - 84 / 100
Sloclap and Kepler Interactive want us to play soccer as a team, albeit in a rather crazy arcade style. Despite its fast and frenetic pace, the game will require us to be good at passing, attack and defense strategies, and, of course, teamwork in order to beat our opponents.
Console Creatures - David Pietrangelo - 8 / 10
Rematch does a great job of creating a fun and rewarding skill-based sports game while providing a challenge and promoting teamwork.
Dexerto - Nathan Warby - 4 / 5
Its end-to-end matches are exhilarating from the first whistle to the last, full of punch-the-air moments and tense, tactical battles that get the blood pumping and palms sweating.
Digitale Anime - Raouf Belhamra - Arabic - 8.5 / 10
"Football reimagined with style"
Rematch is a bold, refreshing take on football with an arcade feel. The studio has clearly succeeded in integrating the precision of fighting games into the world of football, resulting in a fast-paced and dynamic experience. Its engaging gameplay makes up for some of its shortcomings, particularly in the variety of modes. With continued support, Rematch could make a significant impact on the competitive multiplayer arena.
DualShockers - Callum Marshall - 6.5 / 10
I thought for all the world that this game would be a championship contender, but as it turns out, it's just relegation fodder.
EvelonGames - Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym - Spanish - 8.8 / 10
Rematch is that type of game that makes you forget to breathe in crucial moments. Despite its current technical problems and lack of content, the playable foundation is so solid that it's easy to forgive its flaws. It's a title that understands that football, in essence, is about teamwork, strategy, and those moments of individual brilliance that emerge within collective play.
Everyeye.it - Italian - 7.5 / 10
Ultimately, our encounter with Rematch gave us generally positive feelings. Sloclap has reinterpreted the rules of the game of soccer, declining them in a game context that is all about pure fun, free from all the complications that have occurred in the greatest exponents of the genre in recent years.
GRYOnline.pl - Dawid Norkowski - Polish - 7.5 / 10
Rematch is an interesting game. Even losing a match makes you want to try again, and when you team up with players that like to cooperate, it can be one of the most beautiful gaming experiences. I think even gamers not keen on football can find lots of fun here.
GameSpace - Brau3er - 8.5 / 10
The creators of Sifu have made a game even for those who don't like sports. In mid-April, testing of Rematch began, and at that time, the peak number of online players on Steam exceeded 120,000, and some gamers are already calling the new game the future of virtual football. As soon as the game is released, it has every chance of becoming the new gaming discovery of the year. Despite some minor flaws, REMACH is a game that definitely deserves attention. With these shortcomings addressed, it could become a real hit, winning the hearts of millions of players.
GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 7 / 10
Rematch takes a refreshing, skill-based approach to football games that can be just as frustrating as it is thrilling
Gameblog - French - 7 / 10
Sloclap has undeniably conquered new territory with Rematch. In fact, the studio has pulled off a remarkable feat in renewing an ultra-codified genre to create a much freer, more tactical and technical experience that is truly exhilarating. Soccer is frenetically redesigned in a highly addictive arcade style. The game's entry is therefore a success, but it will take exemplary endurance over the long term for the formula to continue to be effective. If the promises of additional content live up to expectations, we could well be looking at one of the new kings of football.
Gameliner - Bram Noteboom - Dutch - 4 / 5
Sloclap’s Rematch kicks off with exotic flair and gripping gameplay that brilliantly balances tactical depth and arcade action for hours of fun, but while it scores high on innovation and replayability, flaws in matchmaking, sparse battle pass content, and chaotic random teammates blow the whistle on what could’ve been a Ballon d'Or-worthy football game—though with a few solid seasons, it might still become the undisputed champion of the genre.
Gamer Social Club - Nathan Lockhart - 7 / 10
This game makes me fall in love with football and I’m simply not a sports person. Its fast paced action forces you to think fast on the field and really think deeply about your next button input. Its art style, vast customization options, and gameplay make this game one you won’t forget anytime soon. I sincerely hope we start to see other iterations of this game play style sports games from more developers. But due to a few flaws, the need for further polishing, and approachability, it makes me second guess recommending it to just anyone. I can however highly recommend picking this game up and testing the waters for yourself to see if its for you.
Gamers Heroes - Blaine Smith - 75 / 100
While Rematch suffers from a lack of cooperative or competitive tools at release, the foundations are in place for an exciting football experience for many years to come – all without paying for a single stupid card pack.
Gamersky - Chinese - 7.5 / 10
For football enthusiasts, Rematch is certainly worth a try, but for those looking to dive deep, it may not be the right fit for most players. Its mechanics and systems lean far more toward the hardcore end of the spectrum compared to something like FIFA, turning even seemingly simple actions into daunting tasks. While the skill ceiling is impressively high, reaching it requires a serious investment of time and dedication.
GamesCreed - Wasbir Sadat - 4 / 5
REMATCH‘s graphics and sound are great, and the core gameplay is great, especially when you work together well and know how to use your hands well. If you can look past its flaws and decide to learn how to play, REMATCH is a very fun soccer game, especially if you have friends to play with.
GamesRadar+ - Ben Wilson - 3.5 / 5
"Go gung-ho and you swiftly lose match after match, along with your patience."
Gamesource Italia - Alessandro Tosoni - Italian - 7 / 10
Rematch is a very fun game but also an experiment that still needs more ideas to coalesce into a greater whole.
GamingBolt - Varun Karunakar - 8 / 10
Rematch does a good job of providing a bite-sized arcade football experience that's backed by smooth performance and simple controls, making it easy to pick up and play. While its early access period brought matchmaking issues and a bit of lag to the table, SloClap has committed to resolving these issues in future updates. As it stands, Rematch is certainly worth a go, for both casual and veteran football fans.
Hobby Consolas - Daniel Quesada - Spanish - 72 / 100
We already applaud Sloclap's approach to offering football matches that are out of the ordinary. When they work, they're irresistible, but the catalog of options needs more depth and more robust online servers.
IGN Italy - Alessandro Digioia - Italian - 7.5 / 10
Rematch brings a bold twist to a genre that's been playing it safe for too long, offering a fast, stylish, and skill-driven take on football. Its gameplay is both accessible and surprisingly deep, turning every match into a highlight reel. Still, technical hiccups, balancing issues, and missing features like crossplay and offline modes keep it from reaching its full potential. Sloclap has built something great, and with the right support, Rematch could grow into a true standout in the genre.
IGN Spain - Mario Seijas - Spanish - 8 / 10
Rematch feels like a breeze of fresh air, a real gift for football fans. With simple mechanics that are difficult to master, you can be the star of heart-stopping matches that, as usual, are much more enjoyable with friends.
Just Play it - Aimen TAIB - Arabic - 8 / 10
Rematch offers a highly enjoyable arcade-style multiplayer football experience when played with friends. The game doesn't follow real-world football rules, but unfortunately, it suffers from limited content, making the Platinum trophy the real challenge. Moreover, it is plagued by annoying technical issues and broken trophies. Still, we recommend it to football fans—provided they play it with friends as part of a well-coordinated team.
Loot Level Chill - Kieran Singh - 7 / 10
Rematch is a good time but it really is a game of two halves: amazing with friends, but frustrating beyond belief with random players.
Lords Of Gaming - Mahmood Ghaffar - 7.7 / 10
Make no mistake, Rematch has an incredible and unique football gameplay loop that is unlike anything I have ever tried before. There are a lot of nuances in the animations and regular duels that make the game an irresistible package. However, it is let down by initial networking hiccups and a lack of modes and content. Luckily, it seems that Slopclap is in it for the long run, which should make Rematch a footballing star in no time.
Metro GameCentral - Steve Boxer - 7 / 10
A clever and hugely enjoyable online team game, even at this early stage in its career -although it feels more like a rival to Rocket League than EA Sports FC.
Multiplayer.it - Luca Forte - Italian - 8 / 10
There is no option to create your own club or customize your own arena, let alone the ability to make team leagues or organize tournaments. A real shame.
NoobFeed - Zahra Morshed - 81 / 100
REMATCH is a project bursting with potential but bogged down by its ambition. It dares to ask what football would feel like if built from the ground up around real-time, manual control. The result is a mechanically deep, team-centric, emotionally engaging football sim wrapped in an arcade presentation. However, it also suffers from rushed execution, limited offline content, server instability, and a live-service shell that doesn't yet justify its price tag.
PC Gamer - Justin Wagner - 86 / 100
A heart-pumping genre superlative that should not be missed despite some technical issues to sort out.
PCMGAMES - José Miguel Rodríguez Ros - Spanish - Recommended
Rematch is a breath of fresh air in soccer games, with a fun, fast-paced arcade style and lots of potential. But it's also a demanding game, with complex controls and a steep learning curve. Plus, the lack of cross-play and various bugs detract from its brilliance in other areas. If you're willing to overlook some issues and put in the time, you'll end up hooked.
PlayStation Universe - James Davie - 7 / 10
If you're in the mood for some solid multiplayer football, REMATCH is certainly a good effort that you'll be happy to attempt to master thanks to intricate controls, and the bite-sized sessions that throw the rule book away for the sake of fluidity and fun.
Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 7 / 10
Were it a bit more feature complete and fine-tuned, Rematch would be undeniable in its claim for Rocket League’s long-held crown. There’s a high, albeit achievable, skill ceiling here, but intuitive controls means anybody can header, rainbow flick, or bicycle kick goals from the box’s edge in short, exhilarating, and most importantly, moreish games of soccer.
Pure Xbox - Fraser Gilbert - 8 / 10
Rematch is an addictive blend of Rocket League and real football that's sure to prove a hit on Xbox Game Pass and beyond. The difficult controls might put some people off in the early hours, but its "just one more game" feel should keep most playing beyond the teething period - and that's when it really comes into its own. The developers have done a fantastic job with this one, and I can't wait to see how it evolves in the weeks, months and years to come.
Push Square - Stephen Tailby - 7 / 10
Rematch is very close to being a brilliant online sports title, and we're confident it can reach its full potential with the right updates and post-launch support. The gameplay has depth, and successful team play is super rewarding. Once it gets past its early teething issues, this has real potential to take off.
Rectify Gaming - Will "FncWill" Hogeweide - 7.5 / 10
Rematch is a soccer sim with arcade soul, a competitive beast dressed in cleats, and an early access title that could very well score big, if it keeps its foot on the gas and listens to its fans. For now, it’s not quite the beautiful game, but it’s definitely a beautiful start.
Spaziogames - Italian - 7.3 / 10
If Sloclap can rightfully be considered a small forge of ideas, then Rematch is undoubtedly its most ambitious project to date. However, this ambition, when confronted with the reality of execution, sees the game struggling to shine as brightly as hoped-at least initially. That said, it provides a solid foundation to build upon, update after update, with the goal of engaging and growing a community-something that is essential for a project of this kind.
TechRaptor - Ashleigh Klein - 7 / 10
Rematch evokes the nostalgic feelings of the glorious FIFA Street days by revitalizing arcade football with casual and ranked multiplayer modes that allow players to delve in. While the developer has future content planned for the game, the game is being marred by a myriad of technical issues that impact gameplay and server stability, but they are being proactive with patch updates that hopefully add that luster before the season ends.
The Beta Network - Anthony Culinas - 8 / 10
A worthy alternative to FC—Rematch is fast, flashy and endlessly replayable. Let’s just hope Sloclap doesn’t red card the momentum with bad post-launch support.
The Games Machine - Pietro Iacullo - Italian - 8.5 / 10
Rematch is a new and fresh page in the Football (Soccer, for US readers) Video Game History. Slocap has to add some of the lacking feature, especially cross-platform multiplayer, but the game is really challenging and it can become a massive hit.
TheSixthAxis - Aran Suddi - 6 / 10
Rematch can be fun in bursts and over time it should grow to have a decent community. The emphasis on player skill over unlocking perks and skill points is refreshing, but can be hindered by the control scheme and camera. Some issues also need to be sorted too. Rematch is a nice distraction as an arcadey football game, and it has its place, but it is a small club that needs to build over time to challenge the bigger ones.
Try Hard Guides - Erik Hodges - 9 / 10
Rematch stands as a rare and bold attempt to faithfully translate real-world soccer (or football) into the online competitive gaming space—and it pulls it off really well. Though it can feel rather punishing to learn, this competitive game is there for anyone looking to experience the thrill of a real-world sport in an online space.
VDGMS - Darren Andrew - 8 / 10
It’s too early to understand the ramifications REMATCH might possibly have on the industry as we won’t be able to see them for 5-10 years. Sloclap proves you don’t need to follow trends, but can set your own. That studios don’t always need to play it safe with sequels or known IP, that studios can sustain themselves with unique ideas, smaller teams, and it shows that live service success can be found when done right.
REMATCH has obvious Rocket League inspiration, but in the football genre that has largely been dominated by EA for decades with minimal competition, REMATCH is a disrupting the norm and the early sales prove it. REMATCH is unique, innovative, demands skill, but most importantly, fun.
Wccftech - David Carcasole - 7.5 / 10
I love how solid it feels, whether I'm between the pipes or out on the pitch, and how intense the matches can get whether I'm playing the ranked 5v5 mode or the more casual 3v3. But the lack of content, poor design choices, and a lacking art style combined with a slow-progressing battle pass-like structure and less-than-inspired unlockable cosmetics cut the whole package of Rematch at its knees.
Xbox Achievements - Richard Walker - 65%
French developer Sloclap cut its teeth on martial arts games, with both Absolver and Sifu offering intricate fighting systems to master. From kung f...
XboxEra - Nick Baker - 7.5 / 10
In the end Sloclap has unintentionally put a lot of roadblocks in the way of both your ability to enjoy and desire to purchase Rematch, but behind all that is one of the best feeling soccer games ever made waiting to blossom and be discovered, as long as you can see past those roadblocks and don’t mind paying up front for the potential this game has for the future.
ZTGD - Terrence Johnson - 7 / 10
It’s soccer by way of the fighting game genre: twitchy, intense, and one mistake away from disaster. For me, someone who isn’t a soccer fan, I can appreciate what this game is doing but for fans of this form of football I know you will vibe with Rematch.
