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Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020
Developer Canuck Play Inc
Achieve Gridiron Greatness as Doug Flutie and Maximum Football 2020, bring you the ultimate football sandbox. From the Steam store page
68 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Aug 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
53
Mixed
35 positive · 31 negative
95% range 41–65%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 35 | 31 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
2 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
38 of 73 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 68 · most liked firstGreat college football simulation made by a very small team of Devs, Dont buy this expecting NCAA or Madden its an indie game. The dynasty features are amazing. The gameplay is all physics based and enjoyable. The CPU AI is pretty impressive as compared to an EA game they will attack you. Pros: College football is back and on PC. (Also has US pro and Canadian rulesets) Physics based gameplay Feels very organic once you get use to it Controls are easy to pick up yet challenging to master…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: Not Madden. College Recruiting. Customization. Multiple rule sets. Physics Based. (ish) - This game has warping where it causes a player to magically attach to the opponent. Cons: Bad player mechanics. Clunky menu. No graphics settings. No announcers. Boring. No hot routes. Delay in passing. It takes .5 seconds for the QB to start the throwing animation. Causes unneeded sacks. BUGS: If you set the play clock to 20 seconds, the cpu will continuously get delay of game. They had a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a die hard college football fan (go Hoosiers) i can honestly say that this game fills my itch for a cfb video game. No...its not EA sports, which is the biggest complaint i hear. if your looking for NCAA Football 20 then you will be disappointed. For a small company to make a game with this level of customization is impressive. The gameplay and animations can get a little wonky at times, but it's not game breaking by any means. its a little rough around the edges and slower than i was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted this game to be good, with the NCAA games hard to come by or ridiculously expensive but, it isn't. The actual game play is so bad. It's not even good enough to make you want to jump in on games and get a result for your team. Perfect passes just fly through wide receivers etc. The dynasty mode for me, could have saved the game from a bad review. I play a lot of sports management sims & so game play isn't the be all and end all for me. However, I just cannot get my head around how…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rough, but is the closest thing to a new NCAA that exists. Mods should keep it fresh. EDIT: I can't recommend this while it doesn't have an option to change the volume in game. I also can't figure out how to exit game using a controller. I cannot recommend it in it's current state while it is missing essential features. I'll change immediately when an update happens.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game, I really do. However, I do have some complaints. 1) The kicking game is not well thought out. 2) Whoever said this game is based on physics is way off base. I don't know how many times my guy gets caught and tackled from behind and yet I can't catch up to a guy. OR when I have a clear path to the QB by both LB he some is able to step out of the way and run the ball passed both guys and then he is able to find a hole and get passed my linemen for a gain of 10 or more yards.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really really want a football game i can recommend on pc.... I've tried axis, Maximum, and of course madden and have yet to find the one good enough to recommend. I can see the potential in maximum football but it's just not there yet. From it's clunky mechanics to lack of presentation the game feels so far from complete. Granted, I know the dev team is small and what they do have is not far off from a good football game. I like the fact that their tackles are physics based and not stuck to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is literally the embodiment of Steamed Hams. You are promised a $30 dollar College Football experience. You are given likely a $5 worth, clunky, really raw experience instead. It just doesn't fit, man. When you have to spend an hour alone modding a game you got on sale, then maybe it just isn't worth attention. You're going to get the most out of this experience from modding, and also getting it on sale. Not 30 dollars. At least it isn't Madden?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To start off, I have this game of my ps4, but i really wanted to write a review so bought this game, just so people know that i'm not writing this with just .1 hours played. this game has potential, they are making a game that every sports fan wants, a college sim. but outside of recruiting and customization the game is rough. its a small team so for some things, its understandable and I personally can let it go. Pro: - Recruiting, your basic ncaa 14 recruiting, doesn't really add anything…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this Game, Developer and community.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maximum Football 2020 is a better dynasty experience compared to Madden 21. The game is geared for people trying to play with collegiate teams. However, the problems is of course there is no NCAA license. You can mod the game to have real teams, but the dynasty mode may not work. Also, the play art looks weird and the gameplay itself is clunky and the presentation is lacking. Of course, you have to keep in mind that the game was developed by a small team. The graphics also look a lot better…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As other reviewers have mentioned, you have to keep an open mind when playing this game. It's a small developer, and given the constraints of bootstrapping a football game of this magnitude, it's quite impressive. While it may not be Madden, it certainly has its fun moments and the customization options are awesome. With a little bit of work, you can make the names and logos look however you want. I bought it to play CFL football by CFL rules, and that's exactly what this game does. I have to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I decided to give this game a try since I had played the very first original Maximum Football game many years ago! I rediscovered this game on Steam after actually searching for the new version that is currently being developed! I feel this game is a nice step up from the earlier original version. The graphics are much more polished! I really love the customization features! I had as much fun creating the real 130 college teams logos and uniforms as I have playing the game! Now the game has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For what's it worth and for the sale price of $15 it's a fairly decent football game. The college dynasty is definitely it's strongest feature. I love the customization of the teams, rosters and logos. You can literally create any league from H.S. to the Pros. The game play could be better I will say and can be frustrating at times. I've got used to the passing and running the ball is pretty fun. This series had a lot going for it and i'm hoping the future (even with a new developing team)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has potential, but overall is underwhelming when it comes to gameplay. Even with the sliders maxed and QB's and WR's with great attributes, passes are too often overthrown and dropped. The immersion falls short due to not having any commentary and lack of cutscenes after plays. It's missing that big college gameday feel. Instead it feels more like high school football in terms of atmosphere. That said, the dev team has made some solid improvements since the franchise began and it is a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ball carrier pounded into the turf at the 10...miraculously resurrected in full stride at the 5. Weird.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this, scratches that itch for old NCAA games. Hopefully this buy will help the future of this new series. Start your Dynasty on a higher rated team or until you get used to the game. I made the mistake of selecting a local college. Goodluck!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's got great potential
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's basic and in no way maximum. Not even an exit button from the main menu menu. It costs half what Madden NFL does and has less than a fifth of the play ability, and this coming from a guy that hasn't loved Madden since before it got the exclusive NFL deal. Simple play calling with very few plays. If you don't want to create your own plays, forget about it. I played some games and saved my progress, then it said I still had no saved games. Feels very much like an alpha effort. I'd like to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I initially found this game from a youtube video claiming it to be the "Madden killer". They were right.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would like to recommend Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020 to everybody.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still the best (read 'only') 3Down version video game available. While it has its limitations and quirks and errors, it is still a very enjoyable game. I create my own teams, leagues, and in Dynasty Mode I like to see how long it takes to start with managing the worst team and build it up to a Dynasty. I enjoy the customization and especially the play creator. With the right settings, the "Manager- viewing" game mode is my preferred way.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a good and acceptable football game if you go into it with the right expectations.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bought this pos for the dynasty mode which does not even load, game doesnt even recognize a simple a button input, screw this game and the new one they make
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It generally try to wait to give reviews until I've spent a fair amount of time playing but, well here goes. Look, it's just not a well built game. A lot of reviews defend it as "don't expect EA", but even expecting 90s level EA is gonna let you down a bit. The game play is clunky, the controls can be adjusted but are still awkward regardless. The ball carrier moves are insanely slow compared to the speed of the game and only serve to break the runners momentum so he's easier to tackle. I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I actually like this game. It’s not very appealing visually, and the sound is much worse than the visuals, but there is something about the gameplay that really works for me. Both the on field gameplay, and the Dynasty mode recruiting and management are addicting and fun. If you care about a particular college team, there is a mod which gives you all the correct school names and logos, in addition to the NFL and Canadian teams. Very easy to Google and find it. I am a bit disappointed to see…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommend only to use as a college dynasty sim. The recruiting is good and very similar to the NCAA series. However, the gameplay itself is pretty bad. -Way too easy to score -Damn near impossible to make a tackle -Animations are clunky and slow -AI doesn't understand late game situations -Kicking is wonky -Switching to player on defense closest to ball doesn't exist -Passing animation is too slow -Receivers occasionally glitch away from the pass -All QBs are way too fast -Would like to have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really really wanted to give this game a chance, but its just unplayable. Pros: - The dynasty and team customization is deep and cool, as well as, the ability to select different rule sets and leagues. - I enjoyed the actual recruitment in dynasty and the ability to create your own plays and logos (to a degree). - Play Creator. I loved it back in the day, and that'll never change. Unfortunately, you can't make your own formations (or at least in a way I could figure out). - Franchise in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was looking very forward to this release on PC and I am very happy with how far Maximum Football has come on the PC. Canuck Play deserves applause! Update: I set all my sliders at 50 to start testing them. Gameplay so far is much smoother. This game's physics based setup really is one of the best around. Just needs some adjusting perhaps. I hope this game really sells on pc to keep it going.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HOLY COW THIS GAME IS TRASH. EA SUCKS. WE ALL KNOW THIS. BUT WOW THIS GAME MAKES EA LOOK LIKE SAINTS.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Grafix are amzaing and game mechanixs as well also
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your looking for just another football alternative from madden then no but if you want a college sim since all the other NCAA games are like 100 dollars then yes. Made by only a few people overall its a decent game. No real tackling animation just kinda dive and if the ball runner goes down he ragdolls. i find the passing to be weird and they call pass interfernce on you even if you grab the ball and they hit you. I wish steam instead of recommend with a yes or no they did a star system…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buttons are messed up and can't play dynasty or season
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I have not played a ton of this game so far I have enjoyed it. I want to start off by saying it's basically an indie football game, the game has a very unfinished feel to it and I hope eventually more is added and it would become something better than it is. There is a lot of potential in this game. In it's current state it can be fun, the editor is great and the team setup is cool and in dept. The actual game-play wasn't as bad for me as some have mentioned, occasionally players…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020. Awful gameplay but amazing customization ability. Creating all the #CFL teams and come to find out that Flutie is an uneditable, unremovable player in the game. Come on, Doug.
unlabelledView post →Doug Flutie’s Maximum Football 2020 is an ambitious independent football simulation that aims to provide players with a deep, customizable gridiron experience outside the boundaries of mainstream sports franchises. Developed and published by Canuck Play Inc., the game continues the Maximum Football series’ long-standing focus on player freedom, rule flexibility, and strategic control rather than visual spectacle or licensed authenticity. It positions itself as a sandbox for football enthusiasts…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saw sandbox in the description and bought it on sale. Gave it a quick look through and will be requesting a refund. Not really as sandboxy as I hoped. In my opinion It is a feature-poor EA style football clone. When I saw you can't adjust camera mode, resolution or sound settings that was the beginning of the end. Doesn't run well and the sound was badly glitched. Game-mode options were kind of thin. College dynasty looked interesting but I prefer pro style simulation, so nothing here for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →everything about this game is good except for the gameplay. awkward, fidgety, and glitches constantly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the games customization and improvements
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game sucks not even worth 1 dollar.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its pretty bad the gameplay is just awkward and the u.i is trashy and feels cheap
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Already uninstalled It's just bad
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i dont like to be mean but..... this game is not it. its rough still after 3 years from the last one i played... i got PI 3 times for tackling them after they caught the ball.... receivers are dumber in this than in modern maddens.... id rather make love to a sand paper fleshlight than play the gameplay. sim is basically all you should do if you play this game. i heard it was solid here but i dont do simming often.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Terrible mechanics and reaction time. Use it as a recruiting sim but even the match making is flawed. I had multiple teams playing twice in one week.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not worth it, even at a sale price. Impossible to do anything within the game. Customization and dynasty modes are the only good thing about it, the gameplay is horrendous.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The really bad news: The developer, Canuck Play, has gone out of business as of May 2021. This is the last Maximum Football game. I tried to play it but I have a PS4 controller, and for some reason both the B-button and A-button are mapped to the X-button in the game. Not sure if that was an issue with my software or if it was just a glitch. You do have to have a controller, you cannot play with a keyboard and mouse. I would recommend an X-Box controller so you don't run into the issues I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Could have been much better if it wasn't for the terrible game mechanics
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It really hard to recommend this as rough as it is. It's kind of hard to call it a football game as rough as it is. Smoothing & Polish there is none. Everything is extremely abrupt and rough. The animations the transitions. The menus. Nothing is polished nothing feels finished and nothing feels complete. Getting a TD feels like whiplash as it jump cuts to an endzone dance, at break neck speed. They should of spent less time on endzone dances and more time on collision boxes.Which is seems…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game is bad it just suck ass
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not much to do in the way of ACFL stuff since its the off-season, so in my boredom I've taken to recreating the team logos on Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020's Logo Maker. Here's the results (Thread): First up, The Mississippi Soul. Original logos are on the left.
unlabelledView post →game is ok , at this point any football game is better than madden
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Listen, this game looks bad and clunky but the creativity and in depth dynasty and play making is good, I'm sure they paid Doug Flutie a subway sandwich and a Tim Hortons gift card to slap his name on it but the game is literally so bad it's good. But get it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bad. lots of bugs
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best collage football game on steam, imo. Most of the good and bad reviews are probably fair. It's not very well put together. There just isn't a lot of competition, and all of it is from indy devs. Thumbs up for the effort, but it's apparently hard to make a competent football game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is, surprisingly, fun? This isn't above Madden in terms of gameplay (for as much as I dislike madden there is a solid gameplay loop) but there are no scripted animations that result in plays that are physically impossible/unlikely, players are tackled and function like ragdolls, it feels good to control, only knock I have against this is that passing is quite odd. I wish I had a better description but it just feels different.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better than Madden 22 on Steam!! Madden 22 do not download as its faulty! Maximum footy is the way to go!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Feels Like It's Still In Beta, But If You Can Get It On Sale For $6 Like I Did, Then Go For It!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is SO BAD. After 4 hours of play, the game doesn't even load! Plus, the gameplay is bad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If the gameplay was better, I'd recommend this game. Hopefully, if the developers plan on releasing a future football game, they make significant improvements to the gameplay. I like everything else about the game and would like to see the in-game features kept and built upon
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