# Hoosegow: Prison Boss — Choice-Based Survival

> Choice-based prison simulator with survival, strategy, and autobattler combat. (iPhone/iPad app by D.DREAM GAMES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoosegow-prison-boss/id6743694417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [D.DREAM GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626058953)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 384 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoosegow-prison-boss/id6743694417/reviews.md

## What is Hoosegow?

BECOME THE PRISON SHIFT BOSS!
Welcome to Hoosegow: Prison Boss — a choice-based prison simulator with survival gameplay, strategy elements, and black comedy. Make crucial decisions, overcome challenges, manage your staff, and save the prison from total chaos in this unique guard simulator.

MANAGE YOUR GUARD TEAM
● Hire and train guards of various classes in this deep strategy RPG.
● Develop unique skills for each staff member.
● Upgrade equipment and improve guard stats.
● Make tough decisions that shape your guards' moral character through an innovative karma system.

FACE DAILY CHALLENGES
● Navigate bizarre situations with your wits in this story-rich experience.
● Complete dangerous challenges that test your decision-making.
● Manage resources and maintain discipline in unpredictable prison life.
● Experience rogue-like elements where each shift brings new surprises.

SUPPRESS PRISON RIOTS
● Fight in tactical 5v5 autobattler confrontations against rebellious inmates.
● Form teams from different guard classes with strategic combinations.
● Deploy unique ultimate abilities in intense combat scenarios.
● Defeat dangerous bosses and restore order to the prison.

DISCOVER UNIQUE STORIES
● Uncover the secrets of the prison and individual characters through interactive fiction.
● Play through special tales featuring unique heroes.
● Influence the moral outlook of your subordinates with your choices.
● Experience funny stories with unexpected twists and dark humor.

PROGRESS AND DEVELOP
● Raise your reputation level as the prison shift boss.
● Unlock new appearances and equipment.
● Collect rare and legendary guards for your roster.
● Earn achievements and compete in leaderboards.

Can you handle unpredictable inmates, routine duties, and sudden riots? Test your management skills in the most intense prison environment ever created.

## Key features

- Choice-based survival gameplay
- Guard management and training
- Tactical 5v5 autobattler combat
- Resource management
- Interactive fiction and unique stories
- Reputation progression and leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Ration | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stingy Swine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Olivier | $9.99 | one-time |
| Juicy Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Breakthrough | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baked Turkey | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renovation Kit II | $8.99 | one-time |
| New Threads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renovation Kit I | $8.99 | one-time |
| Renovation Kit II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skill Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Stamps | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Stamps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Stamps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Stamps | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoosegow-prison-boss/id6743694417/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Игра очень классная

*2026-08-01*

Есть только одна проблема , скинулся прогресс за несколько часов а наиграл достаточно нормально за это время , если есть возможность верните прогресс , потому как не хотелось бы забрасывать столь качественную игру

**Developer response:** Привет! Напиши, пожалуйста, в техподдержку через настройки игры.

### 1/5 — Баги

*2026-07-31*

Нет возможности закончить смену, повисло на мертво.

**Developer response:** Привет! Какое устройство? Какая версия iOS?

### 4/5 — Good but Buggy

*2026-07-26*

The lockers for new guards won’t unlock when you do renovations. Authentication system is wonky too. Progress has been lost at least once. Otherwise good all around simulator. Hope this fixes soon.

### 5/5 — Когда добавят героев?

*2026-06-13*

Жду героев

### 1/5 — Баги

*2026-05-27*

Пытался играть, прокачивал персонажей для режима бунт, почему-то уровни обнуляются а деньги за прокачку естественно не  возвращаются

**Developer response:** Привет! Да, наш косяк. В ближайшее время выйдет обновление с исправлением данной ошибки. После обновления напиши нам в техподдержку через настройки игры, решим проблему с потерянной валютой.

### 2/5 — Прогресс игры

*2026-05-25*

Не сохраняется прогресс игры, каждый раз игра откатывается

**Developer response:** Привет! Да, наш косяк. В ближайшее время выйдет обновление с исправлением данной ошибки.

### 2/5 — Слетел игровой процесс

*2026-05-06*

Позавчера скачал игру, всю ночь в нее играл, на следующий день захожу, а все мои прохождение насмарку, был 3 уровень в итоге все слетело, теперь у меня 1 уровень деньги, марки пропали

**Developer response:** Привет! Напиши, пожалуйста, нам в техподдержку через настройки игры.

### 3/5 — Сырая

*2026-05-01*

Сделали классно,спасибо,люблю вашы игры но вопрос зачем выпускать сырой игру ? Я понимаю демо версия ну хотя минимум сделайте что бы сохранялись события хотя бы. Зато донат не забыли ввести в игру, грустно и только.

### 5/5 — Пвп

*2026-05-01*

Когда уже pvp  появиться, сколько ждать можно?

### 3/5 — .

*2026-04-24*

Is a good game but if you can translate it to spanish is better

## Frequently asked questions about Hoosegow

### What kind of gameplay does Hoosegow: Prison Boss offer?

Hoosegow: Prison Boss features choice-based survival gameplay, strategy elements, and tactical 5v5 autobattler confrontations. Players manage guards, make crucial decisions, and suppress riots.

### Can I play Hoosegow: Prison Boss offline?

The provided data does not specify if Hoosegow: Prison Boss supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page for the most up-to-date information on connectivity requirements.

### Does Hoosegow: Prison Boss have ads?

Yes, Hoosegow: Prison Boss contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### What devices is Hoosegow: Prison Boss available on?

Hoosegow: Prison Boss is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### How often is Hoosegow: Prison Boss updated?

The latest version of Hoosegow: Prison Boss is 1.2.0, which was last updated on March 19, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle, though specific frequency is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for Hoosegow: Prison Boss?

Hoosegow: Prison Boss has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### What are the in-app purchase options in Hoosegow: Prison Boss?

Hoosegow: Prison Boss offers in-app purchases, as indicated by the 'hasInAppPurchases' flag. Specific details on what can be purchased are not provided in the description.

### How does the karma system work in Hoosegow: Prison Boss?

The karma system in Hoosegow: Prison Boss is an innovative feature that shapes the moral character of your guards based on the tough decisions you make. This system influences their development and the overall prison environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.6 — 2026-09-05

● Fixed various bugs and improved performance.

### 1.2.5 — 2026-08-17

● Fixed various bugs and improved performance.

### 1.2.4 — 2026-06-03

● Added authorization.
● Fixed various bugs and improved performance.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-04-13

● Fixed a crash occurring during game loading

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-01

● Two new levels added to Riot mode.
● Gameplay and balance improvements.
● Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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