# Hoop Land — Retro Basketball Simulation

> Retro 2D basketball simulation with deep career, franchise, and commissioner modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Koality Game LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-land/id1605197976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Koality Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16,433 App Store ratings · 2,974 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-land/id1605197976/reviews.md

## What is Hoop Land?

Hoop Land is a 2D hoops sim inspired by the greatest retro basketball games of the past. Play, spectate, or simulate each game and experience the ultimate basketball sandbox where college and professional leagues are seamlessly integrated into every season.

DEEP RETRO GAMEPLAY
An endless variety of game options give you complete control of the action with ankle breakers, spin moves, step backs, alley-oops, chase down blocks, and more. Every shot is determined by true 3D rim and ball physics resulting in dynamic and unpredictable moments.

BUILD YOUR LEGACY
Create your own player in Career Mode and begin your path to greatness as a young prospect fresh out of high school. Choose a college, build teammate relationships, declare for the draft, and earn awards and accolades on your way to becoming the greatest player of all time.

LEAD A DYNASTY
Become the manager of a struggling team and turn them into contenders in Franchise Mode. Scout for college prospects, make draft selections, develop your rookies into stars, sign free agents, trade away disgruntled players, and hang as many championship banners as possible.

BE THE COMMISSIONER
Take full control of the league from player trades to expansion teams in Commissioner Mode. Enable or disable advanced settings such as CPU roster changes and injuries, choose award winners, and watch your league evolve over an endless amount of seasons.

FULL CUSTOMIZATION
Customize every aspect of both college and pro leagues from team names, uniform colors, court designs, rosters, coaches, and awards. Import or share your custom leagues with the Hoop Land community and load them into any season mode for infinite replay-ability.

*Hoop Land offers unlimited Franchise Mode gameplay with no ads or micro-transactions. Premium Edition unlocks all other modes and features.

## Key features

- Retro 2D basketball simulation
- Deep gameplay with advanced moves
- Career Mode for player legacy
- Franchise Mode for team management
- Commissioner Mode for league control
- Full league and team customization
- Community league sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #58 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)
- #124 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hoop Land?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Best mobile game ever created
- 👍 Amazing game with great dev
- 🚀 Extremely customizable
- 🚀 Tons of features
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Dev listens to community

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Defensive issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent shooting mechanics
- 🐛 AI can be overpowered

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Free throw mechanics not working properly
- Roster changes not reflected properly in season mode
- Inability to change difficulty or quarter length mid-season
- Crashes when attempting to simulate full seasons
- Issues with custom league imports and exports

**Most requested features**

- Add playoffs, finals, and play-in tournament on courts
- Implement technical fouls and call challenges
- Add more dunk and celebration animations
- Improve crowd and arena atmosphere
- Implement player progression and development
- Add G-League and Olympic tournaments
- Introduce coaching staff and owner features
- Expand customization options for players, teams, and leagues
- Implement online and local multiplayer modes
- Add more difficulty settings and quarter length options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,974)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-land/id1605197976/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So fun

*2026-08-23, version 1.09.75*

It’s the best game on the App Store

### 5/5 — I have a suggestion

*2026-08-23, version 1.09.75*

So the game is wonderful good ai and everything competitive enough, I would like to suggest different made plays for different teams

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-08-23, version 1.09.75*

Hello guyz thanks for giving me ur time ok let go I love hoopland so much u the normal one is fine with polan stronk but u uprade is even better write to tell u we need a new update I know u guyz are waiting for the NBA to start but please we need new updates

### 5/5 — Hoop Land Is the Best Basketball Game Ever

*2026-08-22, version 1.09.75*

Hoop Land is easily one of the best basketball games ever made. It has everything a basketball fan could want, from exciting gameplay to the ability to build your own team and create your own basketball story. The game is simple to pick up but still gives you plenty of ways to improve and have fun.

What makes Hoop Land so good is the freedom it gives players. You can create players, manage teams, play seasons, and experience basketball in your own way. Unlike many basketball games that can feel repetitive, Hoop Land keeps things fun because there are always new things to do.

The gameplay is also a huge reason why Hoop Land stands out. Making a big shot, throwing a perfect pass, or throwing down a dunk feels rewarding. It gives you that basketball feeling without making everything overly complicated.

Overall, Hoop Land deserves to be called the best basketball game ever. It is fun, creative, and gives players the freedom to make their own basketball experience. Whether you are a serious basketball fan or just looking for a fun game to play, Hoop Land is hard to beat.

### 5/5 — Best game

*2026-08-22, version 1.09.75*

Best mobile game ever

### 4/5 — Good game, still needs improvements

*2026-08-22, version 1.09.75*

Firstly, when setting scoring options before a game, the "Facilitate" option doesn't actually do anything right now. The player just continues to score and they even get less assists sometimes when I do this option. There also needs to be a way to setup an option for automatic rotations while playing a League game so I don't have to frequently swap out players unless I want to do that. Lastly, please make coin acquisition easier in career mode or lower the number needed to edit max potential, 1,000 is nearly impossible to obtain.

### 5/5 — this game is everything to me

*2026-08-22, version 1.09.75*

hoopland is one of the greatest creations of all time.

### 5/5 — So well made

*2026-08-21, version 1.09.75*

I have been playing this game since you could not turn pro in career mode, and the improvement to the game has been insane. 
     The franchise mode is fantastic not matter if you plan on playing every game or playing non of them. Career mode is also very good. The entire game is super detailed from the way that the bench stands up on a dunk to the truly absurd amount of ways that the ball bounces on and off the rim.
     The gameplay itself is easy to learn and satisfying and the ability for you to customize teams, draft classes, and players is very nice to have, especially with all of the customization options that have been added over the course of the game. With that being said I do have a few very minor complaints.
    The only gameplay criticism that I have is that it is sometimes turns into a block frenzy when you are playing, specifically in career mode, obviously some teams/players are very good at blocking shots and are able to block shots from behind after you blow past them, but sometimes in career you end up with like 5 block from behind on you, doesn’t happen often, but it does every once and a while. Another thing to mention is that whilst the auto generated free agents are cool in both modes, in career modes a team that you get drafted to can end up having to much of them at once, and since most of them are good it can be very difficult get playing time. Last and least importantly there is generally not the most variation in the origin of draft prospects in franchise mode, whilst there is more now, you aren’t really getting, say, Lithuanian or Spanish players, not that problematic, especially since can switch the country ratios in a custom draft class, if you have the ambition to do that every year, but it is a little annoying. 
     Outside of that, this game is perfect the improvement has been crazy from the game since I have started playing and honestly I play it way too much, even with app limits. Well worth you money, especially to support an Indy dev.

### 4/5 — Great game

*2026-08-21, version 1.09.75*

I think this game is amazing BUT I feel like its missing some key features that would make this game the best of the best. Things like ONLINE multiplayer and More controllability like more dribble moves, set up a play or not, or call for a screen.

### 5/5 — Favorite game on App Store

*2026-08-21, version 1.09.75*

Feel like they could add a little more but even if not still 5 out of 5 . Worth buying premium version

## Frequently asked questions about Hoop Land

### What kind of basketball game is Hoop Land?

Hoop Land is a 2D basketball simulation game inspired by classic retro basketball titles. It offers deep gameplay with various modes allowing players to control every aspect of the game, from individual player careers to entire league management.

### What are the main game modes in Hoop Land?

Hoop Land features several core modes: Career Mode lets you build a player's legacy from high school to superstardom. Franchise Mode allows you to manage a team, scout, draft, and compete for championships. Commissioner Mode gives you ultimate control over the entire league, including expansion and rule changes.

### Is Hoop Land free to play?

Hoop Land offers unlimited Franchise Mode gameplay for free with no ads or micro-transactions. To unlock all other modes and features, such as Career Mode and Commissioner Mode, a one-time purchase of the Premium Edition is required.

### Can I customize my team and players in Hoop Land?

Yes, Hoop Land offers extensive customization options. You can personalize team names, uniform colors, court designs, rosters, coaches, and awards for both college and professional leagues. These custom leagues can be shared with the Hoop Land community.

### What makes the gameplay unique?

The gameplay features a wide array of basketball moves like ankle breakers, spin moves, and alley-oops, all driven by true 3D rim and ball physics. This results in dynamic and unpredictable game moments, offering a challenging and engaging experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.09.75 — 2026-06-08

Gameplay
- Fixed offensive play icons becoming faint before players are in position
- Fixed player teleporting to offensive play icon after inbounding the ball
- Fixed player teleporting inbounds when receiving a ball from out of bounds
- Fixed inbound receiver running away from inbounder when off-ball assistance is enabled
- Fixed hoop animation sometimes not occurring on dunks

Exhibition Mode
- Fixed lineups optimizing unintentionally

Commissioner Mode
- Teams are now properly sorted after an expansion team is added
- Fixed teams sorting by division after viewing the standings screen

All Season Modes
- Fixed headband accessory appearing on referees on referee selection screen

Custom League Editor
- Fixed unintentional pixel on Hair Style 126
- Fixed secondary accessory appearing on suit accessory selection screen
- Fixed league name placeholder text on edit league screen

### 1.09.74 — 2026-06-03

New Features
- Added 40 new hair styles
- Added 7 new facial hair styles
- Added 9 new head accessories
- Added Player vs CPU shot accuracy slider
- Added ability to add secondary head accessory
- Added ability to change offensive play icon color
- Added ability to choose team color for menu background
- Added ability to access advanced settings menu in Career and Franchise mode

All Season Modes
- Added descriptive text for gameplay sliders
- Added descriptive text for simulation sliders
- Added descriptive text to offensive game plan settings menu
- Added descriptive text to mid-season advanced settings menu
- Home Court Advantage now affects road team shot accuracy based on home team fans
- Teams can no longer trade a first round pick if it results in no picks for consecutive years
- Players will now accept player option if morale is greater than 75
- Players will now reject player option if morale is less than 25
- Attribute potentials are now hidden on player upgrades screen if Hide Potential is enabled
- Fixed attribute potentials shown on scouting report when Hide Potential is enabled
- Fixed attribute potentials shown on player comparison when Hide Potential is enabled
- Fixed teams with unequal amount of games after schedule generation
- Fixed incorrect lottery odds total for remaining teams
- Fixed season phase incorrectly transitioning to playoffs mid-season
- Fixed inability to search for player when searching by full player name
- Fixed draft picks without an original team id
- Fixed offensive game plan data not loading
- Fixed duplicate players in the Hall of Fame

Career Mode
- Fixed missing coach name in Hoop Gram breaking news post
- Fixed incorrect team names in Hoop Gram breaking trade post while in college
- Fixed inability to start new career if all lottery odd values are set to zero

Commissioner Mode
- Fixed unoptimized minutes distribution when changing game length mid-season

Exhibition Mode
- Added a restart game button to pause menu

Gameplay
- Fixed ability to get stuck behind the hoop in practice and shoot around mode
- Fixed unstable gameplay when invalid difficulty values are used

Custom League Editor
- Added head strap to chrome mask accessory
- Improved hairs 100, 102, 109, and 125
- Fixed inability to select league logo when creating a new league

### 1.09.73 — 2026-05-02

All Season Modes
- Fixed draft pick values when trading on draft day
- Fixed freeze if college rosters do not contain enough space for incoming class
- Fixed missing SFX when countering a trade offer

Career Mode
- Fixed inability to see free agents in trade targets list

Franchise Mode
- Fixed inability to view inbox messages after deleting all messages

Commissioner Mode
- Fixed incorrect trade block status colors

Custom League Editor
- Fixed incorrect conference names in college league teams list

### 1.09.72 — 2026-04-30

All Season Modes
- Added CPU team trade interest bar and percentage to the trade creator
- Added ability for CPU to offer multi-player trade offers when using the trade finder
- Added ineligible status color to the trade creator and trade assets screen
- Added a warning when an ineligible player is included in a trade offer
- Added inbox message count to inbox notification pop ups
- Improved CPU trade offers and trade approval evaluation 
- Improved calculation of player morale when factoring player performance
- Player performance is no longer a factor when calculating morale if player is injured
- Teams will no longer trade players that have already been traded in the same season
- Teams will no longer offer players with high morale for players on the trade block 
- Season standings now sort by total wins instead of winning %
- Fixed draft day trades not executing properly after accepting trades from the trade finder
- Fixed player options button disappearing after accepting trades from the trade finder
- Fixed game not saving after accepting a trade offer from the trade finder
- Fixed college rankings not updating after all games in the day have been completed
- Fixed players outside of draft class appearing in rankings when using player filters
- Fixed college team screen showing incorrect roster size
- Fixed college team screen showing salary cap and cap space
- Fixed teams not starting enough players when players have minor injuries
- Fixed historic season stat leaders not sorting properly when cycling through years
- Fixed player morale getting calculated in college league
- Fixed inability to search for players without a first or last name
- Fixed incorrect order of teams after completion of the lottery
- Fixed incorrect point totals for top news player of the game
- Fixed incorrect label of eliminated when team can still qualify for the play-in
- Fixed incorrect label of clinched play-in

Career Mode
- Added ability for pro league expansion draft to be simulated while still in college
- Added ineligible status color to trade targets screen
- Improved probability of getting traded after requesting to be traded
- Fixed career player still appearing in college rankings after entering the pro league
- Fixed My Rank button still appearing in college rankings after declaring for the draft
- Fixed breaking news notification when player has been traded
- Fixed social posts not generating after games
- Fixed incorrect projected starting position

Franchise Mode
- Fixed incorrect team morale change value on post game results screen

Commissioner Mode
- Fixed inability to view trade assets after the trade deadline has passed

Gameplay
- Added playoff seeding to pro league scoreboard during playoff games
- Added gold frame to commentary box in championship celebration
- Added gold color to player stats box in championship game
- Fixed scoreboard colors for bonus and series frame in championship game
- Fixed player getting credited with a steal from themselves after a turnover
- Fixed quick subs menu not properly cycling through available players at position
- Fixed career mode player not subbing out when using the rest button
- Fixed incorrect three point line used in tournament courts
- Fixed all shots counting as three points

Custom League Editor
- Added descriptive text for player tendencies

### 1.09.71 — 2026-04-09

All Season Modes
- Updated default college tournament courts
- Updated college tournament scoreboard round text
- Removed college trophy sprite from championship game
- Fixed college league starting year not matching pro league
- Fixed inability to start season when college league contains empty conferences
- Fixed free agents not accepting or declining contract offers
- Fixed incorrect stats when exporting past box scores

Commissioner Mode
- Fixed ability to access Front Office in college league
- Fixed inability to remove injury from player
- Fixed inability to edit postseason matchups containing byes

Career Mode
- Fixed career player not appearing on draft rankings

Gameplay
- Fixed player on opposing team getting credited with assists

Custom League Editor
- Changed default division and conference names to Group
- Fixed division text not updating when switching league type to a college league
- Fixed inability to name conferences when college league contains only two
- Fixed incorrect default awards when creating a new college league
- Fixed conference header text for college league teams list
- Fixed cycling categories for college league teams list

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