# Hardwood Empire > Deep college basketball dynasty simulation game with recruiting and season management. (iPhone/iPad app by Finn keating.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-empire/id6760374401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Finn keating](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884183262) - Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 851 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 49 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-03-25 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-empire/id6760374401/reviews.md ## What is Hardwood Empire? Build a college basketball dynasty from the ground up. Choose from 365 teams across 23 conferences, recruit top prospects, manage your roster, and chase championship glory season after season. If you've been waiting for a deep, modern college hoops sim on iOS — this is it. Hardwood Empire puts you in full control of your program. Scout and recruit the best players, set your lineup, develop talent, and make the tough decisions that separate contenders from rebuilds. Every season plays out with full game logs, box scores, and detailed player stats — so your dynasty actually feels like a dynasty. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most basketball sims are either shallow, abandoned, or loaded with microtransactions. Hardwood Empire is none of those. It's built by a solo developer who plays his own game, takes community feedback seriously, and ships updates regularly. FEATURES - 365 teams across 23 conferences - Full recruiting system — scout, pitch, and sign top prospects - Season simulation with box scores, game logs, and player stats - Player development, awards, and career tracking - Dynasty mode spanning 20+ seasons of program history - Detailed player profiles with bios, ratings, and performance data - Conference tournaments and a full championship bracket - Season awards including Player of the Year, All-Conference, and more YOUR FEEDBACK SHAPES THE GAME Join the community on Reddit at r/HardwoodEmpire to share ideas, report bugs, and help shape what gets built next. This game is actively developed and updated — your voice matters. Whether you're taking over a mid-major and grinding your way to relevance or defending a title at a powerhouse, every decision you make echoes across seasons. How long can you keep your empire standing? ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads. | $3.99 | one-time | | God Mode | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 90) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-empire/id6760374401/reviews.md ### 2/5 — A lot of bugs keep popping up *2026-08-20, version 3.5.12* I really enjoy the game! Awesome concept, however over the past 2 weeks really intense bugs have popped up and it’s making the game almost unplayable. Until these bugs are fixed I won’t be playing. ### 4/5 — Crashes *2026-08-11, version 3.5.12* Really fun game but keeps randomly refreshing and bringing me back to the main menu which makes me lose everything i did the past 3 minutes ### 5/5 — I love this game! But one issue… *2026-08-08, version 3.5.12* This game is amazing probably the best and most in depth college basketball game ive played on mobile my only problem is i was at Year 5 rebuilding Navy got them to a 70 ovr and had 2 stud players when suddenly for like the 10th time i crashed and i used to get put back at this one spot where i was 9-4 back when i would crash in Year 4 and i figured no way that happens again but the game crashed and when i loaded up my save i was back in Year 4 and had to re-recruit my players and redo a whole nother season i was also upset about it cause in the year 5 season i was 18-3 and we were looking like a lock for march. Amazing game though! ### 5/5 — Need a Football Game *2026-07-28, version 3.5.11* Great game all around. The best mobile style you’re gonna get. Would absolutely love a college football game of this style next. ### 5/5 — Quality game, created with care *2026-07-19, version 3.5.10* I rarely write reviews, so i hope that speaks to how strongly I recommend the game. I’ve been playing this game and the sister game Home Run Empire since launch, off and on. Not just a money grab, lazily thrown together game. Regular updates on Twitter too. Definitely try it out. ### 4/5 — Love the game BUT *2026-07-17, version 3.5.10* Love the game but after the latest update it won’t let me start or sim a game. Really frustrating because I’ve put years into this specific dynasty and now it’s stuck on game four. Appears to be a little glitchy. ### 1/5 — Currently Unplayable *2026-07-14, version 3.5.7* Crashed every 30 seconds or so once past the first season. Unplayable game as it stands. ### 3/5 — Every update lately makes it worse *2026-07-13, version 3.5.7* 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!!!! ### 3/5 — Devs care *2026-07-12, version 3.5.7* 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 ### 3/5 — Please fix this… *2026-07-12, version 3.5.7* 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 ## Frequently asked questions about Hardwood Empire ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.12 — 2026-08-06 Bug fixes ### 3.5.11 — 2026-07-22 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 3.5.10 — 2026-07-15 • Reduced save-file size and improved long-term save stability • Fixed several crashes that could occur at different points throughout the season • Improved overall game speed and performance • Improved automatic lineup management, including when injured players return • Retuned season award logic for more realistic results • Fixed several issues affecting historical records and data • Corrected offseason visual issues, including inaccurate player class labels • Additional stability improvements and bug fixes ### 3.5.7 — 2026-07-10 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 3.5.6 — 2026-07-08 Bugs fixes and improvements Fixed the CPU-vs-user scoring gap with top teams Fixed inflated CPU blowouts. 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