Franchise Hockey Manager 8 (2021)

Developer: Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games
Publisher: Out of the Park Developments
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 203 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deep, methodical hockey management sim where you pore over stats and make strategic decisions to build a championship team.

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What players say

Players praise the depth of building a Cup-winning team but warn the spreadsheet style feels dry. Many want a simpler UI and better drafting, while a vocal minority report game-breaking saves and frustration over being unable to move save files from OneDrive.

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