Franchise Hockey Manager 11 (2024)

Developer: game54 Software, Out of the Park Developments
Publisher: Out of the Park Developments
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 149 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Deep, data-driven hockey management that feels like running a real franchise with detailed stats and long-term planning.

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What players say

Players are split on FHM 11. Some praise its deep stats and historical leagues, calling it the best hockey GM sim available. Others report game-breaking problems: save corruption, frequent crashes, and AI that makes nonsensical trades and roster moves. Many say top draft picks are effectively untradeable, and interactions with media and players feel shallow.

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