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Franchise Hockey Manager 3

Hockey management simulation with historical seasons and custom leagues

Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games · Published by Out of the Park Developments · Released Oct 31, 2016

IndieSimulationSportsStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
57% of 74
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Feb 22, 2017
Minimum PC
min. 1280x768 display (12…
2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 64/100 (critic reviews)

What is Franchise Hockey Manager 3?

You run a hockey club as its general manager and coach, hiring staff, negotiating contracts, trading and drafting players, and managing finances under the salary cap. The game includes 2016-17 rosters, while career mode lets you work upward from a lower-level team or begin at an NHL club.

For you if...

  • +you prefer slow-paced strategy and long-term team building

Not for you if...

  • −you want direct control of players during hockey matches
  • −you want multiplayer leagues with other human managers

What players say

57% of 74 reviews are positive

Players praise the statistical detail, player development, and international tournaments. Complaints center on crashes, bugs, and trade or contract behavior that players consider unrealistic.

Screenshots and trailer

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Franchise Hockey Manager 3 system requirements

Minimum: min. 1280x768 display (12…, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Franchise Hockey Manager 3?

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Minimum

OS
XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Windows 10
Processor
1 GHz
Graphics
min. 1280x768 display (1280x768 display size requires fullscreen mode)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 3 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 3 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
49
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 3 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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