Hardwood Empire

Hardwood Empire

by Finn keating

849 ratings
84 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 25, 2026
  • July 22, 2026

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About

Manage a college basketball program, from recruiting top talent to simulating seasons and chasing championships. This deep simulation offers detailed player stats and a dynasty mode spanning over 20 seasons.

365 teams across 23 conferences
Full recruiting system
Season simulation with detailed stats
Player development and career tracking
Dynasty mode for 20+ seasons
Conference tournaments and championship bracket
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What's New in Hardwood Empire

3.5.11

July 22, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements.

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$3.99

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User reviews

Currently Unplayable

Crashed every 30 seconds or so once past the first season. Unplayable game as it stands.

Every update lately makes it worse

Game used to be awesome now every update breaks 5 things that take months to get fixed. After the latest update nil doesn’t work right, red shirts start playing in the conference tournament and lose their redshirts, players play an extra year for no reason. I loved this game but I’m done into the devs fix it. Stop updating the game before fixing the current issues!!!!
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Devs care

Played this game pretty soon after release, many updates and it’s been nice to see as the game progresses, that being said occasionally i’ll sim an entire season, and the game will crash and restart the season, had this problem when leaving the game during off-season. without some of these pretty annoying mishaps the games very fun
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Please fix this…

Good game but I can’t even a play a full 10 minutes without it crashing and I think there should be a separate history tab added with all time records that stays and doesn’t change every season but the biggest issue is the game crashing

Update bad

After the update I can’t get past the conference tournament without it crashing. Sends me to the offseason and then next season with all the same recruits I just signed. Lame.

Was a 5 star before the update.

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FAQ

What is Hardwood Empire?

Hardwood Empire is a deep college basketball dynasty simulation game where you manage a program from recruiting to championship glory. It offers detailed season simulations and player development.

How many teams are in Hardwood Empire?

Hardwood Empire features 365 teams spread across 23 conferences, providing a vast selection for your dynasty.

Can I play Hardwood Empire offline?

The provided description does not specify whether Hardwood Empire can be played offline. However, simulation games often require an internet connection for certain features.

Does Hardwood Empire have ads?

Yes, Hardwood Empire contains advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag.

How often is Hardwood Empire updated?

Hardwood Empire is actively developed and updated, with the latest version (3.5.6) released on July 8, 2026.

What devices does Hardwood Empire support?

Hardwood Empire is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and is rated for ages 4 and up.

What makes Hardwood Empire different from other basketball sims?

The developer emphasizes that Hardwood Empire is not shallow, abandoned, or loaded with microtransactions, and is actively developed based on community feedback.

How do I provide feedback for Hardwood Empire?

You can join the community on Reddit at r/HardwoodEmpire to share ideas, report bugs, and help shape the future development of the game.