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Hardwood Empire

Hardwood Empire

by Finn keating

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Released
April 20, 2026
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Finn keating
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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

3.6.3

November 2, 2026

Fixes: • Your offseason progress (recruits, transfers, decisions) no longer resets if you reopen the app during the offseason. • Long dynasties are leaner and more stable — saves stay much smaller deep into a career, for fewer crashes on older devices. • Eligibility diagnostics cleanup under the hood.

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Bugs are ridiculous

Great game but please fix the bugs. I can never make it through more than 4 seasons without it breaking
BBob47382bo

Best GM Basketball game of all time.

I downloaded this game and I play it every day and it the best game to play in your free time.
MBMunk Munk burger

ELITE Game

Almost certain I’ve never written a review for any app, but this game is truly exceptional. There were other iterations of this concept in the past, but the developers really took this game to a whole new level. The recruiting windows, portal, NIL, coaching styles and adjustments, etc. it’s all genuinely incredible. Would give this 10 stars if possible. Amazing!!
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Great Game

Please fix the issue where you get to year 5 with the same school and the game breaks. I love this game it’s easily the best mobile basketball game. The issue I have is the game resets back to game 29 of the previous season, but I keep my recruits that I got from that season.
JJJake J2

Thoughtful game, i love this!

this game is a real time consumer. it’s pretty well made and in depth. Love how it’s constantly updated and evolving. i know nothing about baseball but im slowly learning the baseball one. please make a cfb version, you’d be the best dev ever! 🙏🏽
RRronnie rey
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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.