Hardwood Basketball Manager
About this game
What happens between games impacts the game itself. A living news feed tracks league-wide storylines. Off-court events driven by player personalities create locker room drama. Award races build tension mid-season. Every system — morale, stats, relationships, tactics — connects to every other system.
Fully moddable from day one with Steam Workshop integration. Replace rosters, add headshots, customize teams, modify commentary.
Built by an indie developer who believes basketball deserves the same simulation depth that football has had for decades.
Key Features
Full season simulation (12-82 game seasons) with playoff brackets
2D tactical match visualizer with defensive scheme labels and shot annotations
28 player attributes across skills, scoring, defense, physical, and mental
Player traits: Sniper, Assassin, Lock, Sentinel, Maestro, and more
Player progression and aging across multi-season careers
The Foundry draft combine with scouting uncertainty
Deep tactical system: 15+ options per possession with measurable mechanical impact
Free agency with AI decision engine + mid-season trades + draft pick trading
Salary cap management and contract negotiations
Practice management: freshness, buffs, scrimmage, shootaround
Advanced analytics and full box scores with historical statistics
Off-court events with player personalities and real consequences
Living news feed tracking league-wide storylines and drama
AI Coach system controlling tactics, substitutions, and timeouts
Morale system with captain influence and emotional contagion
Award races: MVP, DPOY, ROY, MIP, 6MOY, COTY
Full mod support with Steam Workshop integration

Hardwood Basketball Manager is a basketball simulation where you build and manage a professional franchise. Set detailed tactics for every possession, scout prospects through the Foundry draft combine, negotiate trades and free agent signings, and watch it all unfold in a 2D tactical visualizer.