Franchise Hockey Manager 5

Hockey management simulation with tactics for every line and player

Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games · Published by Out of the Park Developments · Released Oct 5, 2018

Third-party account required

Reviews: Mixed; 57% of 150
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Jun 27, 2019
Minimum PC: min. 1280x768 display (mi…; 4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Franchise Hockey Manager 5?

A hockey management simulation set in the NHL and leagues around the world. You build a roster, balance team chemistry, and account for player and staff personalities while guiding your club through seasons and competing for championships.

For you if...

+you enjoy long-term roster planning and historical hockey
+you want to compete with friends in online leagues

Not for you if...

−you want a simple introduction requiring little hockey knowledge

What players say

57% of 150 reviews are positive

Players praise the management depth and detailed metrics for building teams. Complaints center on cumbersome menus and bugs, including reports of crashes.

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Franchise Hockey Manager 5 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: 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 5 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 5 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: 98
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Franchise Hockey Manager 5 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