Franchise Hockey Manager 4

Hockey management simulation with licensed NHL teams and customizable leagues

Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games · Published by Out of the Park Developments · Released Oct 6, 2017

Third-party account required

Reviews: Mixed; 61% of 137
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Apr 5, 2018
Minimum PC: min. 1280x768 display (mi…; 4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Franchise Hockey Manager 4?

A single-player hockey management simulation covering leagues across North America and Europe. You draft prospects, negotiate contracts, trade players, hire staff, and manage team finances, using 2017–18 rosters or historical NHL starting points dating back to 1917.

For you if...

+you enjoy building a team within salary cap limits
+you want to tackle challenges based on hockey history

Not for you if...

−you want to control players directly on the ice

What players say

61% of 137 reviews are positive

Players praise the hockey simulation and general-manager role. Recurring complaints focus on slow simulation, confusing menus, and crashes.

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Franchise Hockey Manager 4 system requirements

Minimum: min. 1280x768 display (mi…, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Windows 10
Processor: 1 GHz
Graphics: min. 1280x768 display (minimum-sized display requires fullscreen mode)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 4 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 4 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: A free, optional OOTP Developments account is required to enjoy Challenge Mode. It can be easily set up in-game.
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 86
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 4 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