Build a college basketball dynasty by recruiting, managing rosters, and competing.
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.
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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?
Ratings
Great and fun simulation game overall. However, a major issue is recruiting players. Almost 90% of the time when you have a favorable recruitment (50%+), you almost…
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.
this game is a real time consumer. it’s pretty well made and in depth. Love how it’s constantly updated and evolving.
