Hard Time III

Hard Time III

Get behind these bars...

1.2K ratings
431 reviews
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Released
September 9, 2024
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Experience a challenging prison simulation with real-time survival, intricate relationships, and a deep combat system. Explore an expanded world, craft weapons, and even switch roles to enforce the law. Customize your experience with an editor and enjoy enhanced visuals.

โœ“Real-time prison survival
โœ“Advanced dialogue system
โœ“Wrestling-inspired combat
โœ“Dual-wielding interactive props
โœ“Creative crafting system
โœ“Police role-playing
โœ“Inbuilt character editor
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What's New in Hard Time III

1.1.9

November 1, 2026

- Improved advertising to keep the base content free. - Various bug fixes & balancing.

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Best game of the year

Why I say this because is that u can be a cop basically have a wife and kids btw I killed my kids but nvm but the game is good because it sometimes feels like different types of games and that there is a lot of dialogue

Bring to consoles

Iโ€™ve been playing these games since I was a kid and always enjoyed them. But I think if you guys polished it up a bit and bring it to consoles as a 3D third person, prison simulator type of game, it would be great. Thatโ€™s something games like gta have never done. You get arrested in those type of games but never experience being behind bars. Especially with all gangs and side quests, you can make it to where you earn your reputation to run the game inside and outside the walls. And obviously like in your games now, if you serve your time you get let out. If your out, you can get caught doing stuff to get sent back. And your reputation matters how they treat you, similar to how it does now, just a little more advanced. Just my opinions but i think it would do great.
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More than a brawlerโ€”a brilliant masterclass in emergent sociology

To anyone skimming screenshots, this looks like goofy, ragdoll anarchy. But once you look under the hood, Hard Time III is a terrifyingly accurate, deep simulation of raw human power dynamics, social friction, and deterrence economies.

There are no fake, scripted Hollywood cutscenes here. Every riot, grudge, and sudden alliance is a mathematical inevitability driven by interconnected systemic rules. The AI doesn't act "randomly"โ€”it reacts to your stats, your leverage, and your reputation. If you maintain strict boundaries, the yard respects you. If you leave half-measured loose ends, the simulation will eventually loop back and cash that debt with interest.

Mat Dickie isn't just making games; he's building miniature sociology engines. An absolute masterpiece of emergent system design.
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Hard Time III

I like Mdickie cause he updates game a lot

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Teleporting through walls

Bug

Limbs spawning back on

Bug

NPCs attacking for no reason

Bug

Freezing when talking to NPCs

Bug

Camera getting stuck in walls

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Requested Features

8 requests

Add controller support

Feature

Improve camera controls

Feature

Add more customization options

Feature

Implement a sandbox mode

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Add more gang/faction features

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Improve the save system

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Add more building types in the prison

Feature

Implement a family life system

Feature

FAQ

What is Hard Time III?

Hard Time III is a simulation game where players experience life in a tough prison. It combines survival elements, a deep combat system, and a crafting system, allowing players to interact with hundreds of fellow prisoners in real-time.

What are the key features of Hard Time III?

Key features include surviving in a sprawling facility, developing relationships with an advanced dialogue system, engaging in a wrestling-inspired combat system, dual-wielding hundreds of interactive props as tools or weapons, and a creative crafting system. It also offers a police role-playing option and an editor for customization.

How is Hard Time III monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but offers in-app purchases for an "unlocked" experience. It also displays ads for free users, which are removed for paying customers. Subscription terms of use are available via a provided link.

What platforms is Hard Time III available on?

Based on the provided description mentioning "Apple" and "iTunes", the game is likely available on iOS devices. It also mentions a 60fps frame rate on compatible devices, suggesting a focus on mobile platforms.

Can I customize my experience in Hard Time III?

Yes, the game features an inbuilt editor that empowers you to save your changes to each character, allowing you to personalize the world. You can also use a "Fight Scene" mode to select participants, locations, and weapons for custom combat scenarios.