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Retro Bowl

Sports • New Star Games Ltd • ⭐ 4.60 • 5,000,000+

Play football like it's 1987! Classic retro arcade action and franchise mode.

Version 1.6.42 25.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 3 permissions requested View details

This app requests 3 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Retro Bowl

Retro Bowl is the perfect game for the armchair quarterback to finally prove a point. Presented in a glorious retro style, the game has simple roster management, including press duties and the handling of fragile egos, while on the field you get to call the shots. Can you pass the grade and take your team all the way to the ultimate prize? Can you win the Retro Bowl?

What Retro Bowl Is Used For

Retro Bowl appears to be a football game for Android phones that combines arcade-style on-field play with light team management. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who want a retro sports game where they can call plays, move the ball down the field, and guide a team through a season or franchise-style progression.

The description also suggests some off-field management, such as handling roster decisions and team responsibilities between games. Because the app includes internet access and network-state permissions, it may connect for features that need online access, and the billing permission lines up with in-app purchases. Overall, this looks like a sports title for players who want a simplified football experience rather than a detailed simulation, and it is primarily oriented toward phone use.

Common uses

Play quick football games with retro arcade-style controls
Manage a team across season or franchise progression
Make roster and lineup decisions between games
Call plays and guide offensive drives on the field
Use it as a casual sports game on an Android phone
Expect optional in-app purchases based on the metadata

Best for:

football fans casual sports players retro game fans phone gaming

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App Details

Package:
com.newstargames.retrobowl

Category:
Sports

Developer:
New Star Games Ltd

Version:
1.6.42

Updated:
Jan 7, 2026

Min Android:
5.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.newstargames.retrobowl
Age rating: Everyone

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