The Comeback King is a light-hearted retro boxing management game set in the UK in the 1980s. Take on a washed-up boxer and manage his career. Decide who he'll fight, train him up and send him out into the ring! Can you guide your boxer to a title contest against the division Champion?

<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/9f02d0107023de388f85b8b2e62a1033.avif?t=1770199293" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras_big/9f02d0107023de388f85b8b2e62a1033.webp?t=1770199293 width=1560 height=878 /><h2 class="bb_tag" >Demo</h2>The demo allows you to play 5 matches per career. There are a few other limitations but it should give you a great idea of how the game works. Please use the feedback button in the demo to let us know what you thought of it - or add your comments in the Steam Community Hub. You'll be able to load saved games from the demo into the full version when it's released.The Comeback King is a retro boxing management game set in the UK during the 1980s. You take control of a faded fighter at the bottom of the rankings — older, slower, and already carrying damage — and try to guide him back to relevance before his body or mind gives out.<h2 class="bb_tag" style="text-align: center">What they're saying about The Comeback King</h2>&quot;Great demo! Loved it&quot;&quot;Very nice, style is very good, throw in a ref and it's perfect&quot;*&quot;Boxing games are cool&quot;&quot;Nice, I like the look of it - have wishlisted!&quot;&quot;You really deserve success with this game :)&quot;&quot;Good luck! Wishlisting it!&quot;&quot;Nice pixel art&quot;&quot;Love this!  I missed the original&quot;&quot;Those are some expensive sponges you got there&quot;<h2 class="bb_tag" >Manage a Fighter on the Edge</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Choose opponents carefully — tougher fights mean bigger rewards, but greater risk</li><li>Balance strength, stamina, skill, and long-term cognitive health</li><li>Push too hard and permanent damage will follow him for the rest of his career</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Navigate the Business of Boxing</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Deal with promoters offering tempting but dangerous match-ups</li><li>Manage finances, prize money, and gym purchases</li><li>Hire trainers to improve recovery and performance</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Tactical Fights with Real Consequences</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Watch bouts unfold and intervene with limited coaching commands</li><li>Patch your fighter up between rounds</li><li>Momentum can turn in seconds</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >A Love Letter to the 1980s</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Retro pixel art and UI</li><li>Period-accurate UK flavour</li><li>Entrance music choices, posters, and atmosphere inspired by the era</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/c90acba3c3635a3998b371cb558c5a5b.poster.avif?t=1770199293" width=616 height=244 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/c90acba3c3635a3998b371cb558c5a5b.webm?t=1770199293" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/c90acba3c3635a3998b371cb558c5a5b.mp4?t=1770199293" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Retro pixel art style</li><li>Fully animated boxing matches</li><li>Ranking system</li><li>Entrance music</li><li>Promoter</li><li>Strength, Stamina and Skill</li><li>Cognitive Health</li><li>Sponges and bandages</li><li>Throwing in the towel</li><li>Buying and selling gyms</li><li>Trainers</li><li>Popularity stars!</li><li>Bone-crunching injuries (but no blood/gore)</li><li>Quick start guidance system</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >History</h2>From designer Ian Williams:This game is a slightly delayed sequel to 'Boxing Manager', which I wrote in the mid-1980s for the Spectrum 48K. You can still play it on an emulator.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/75369e5eaf8df742fc93f4fd5e75b2c0.poster.avif?t=1770199293" width=616 height=232 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/75369e5eaf8df742fc93f4fd5e75b2c0.webm?t=1770199293" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3833230/extras/75369e5eaf8df742fc93f4fd5e75b2c0.mp4?t=1770199293" type="video/mp4"></video>This sequel retains many of the features of the original game but I've added more interaction during the matches, plus more gyms, the Shop, more choice of opponents, a refined Popularity system, full ranking table and entrance music. <h2 class="bb_tag" >Future Plans</h2>I also have plans for a 'Downtown' expansion, which would add criminal elements like bribes, dives, illegal tonics and dodgy bets. Cushti!*I'm currently working on adding a referee, hopefully in time for the Next Fest.

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