Hoop Land has officially made its way to Steam, marking the start of its Early Access phase. Players can pick up the game for under $14 with a 10% discount available through October 28.
While Steam Workshop support isn’t ready just yet, it’s on the way soon after launch. In the meantime, players can dive into every major mode and feature already included in the game. Koality Game recommends using a mouse and keyboard to navigate menus until full gamepad support is added. The Steam version offers everything found in the mobile release, including Career, Franchise and Commissioner modes, along with full league customization.
The mobile version has also been updated to Version 1.09.5, matching the Steam build. This update has been in development since mid-June and introduces a range of new features and quality-of-life improvements. Check out the full patch notes below.
New Features
- Added 32, 40, and 48 minute game length options
- Added offline local multiplayer mode for up to four players
All Season Modes
- Added ability to set draft class strength in season settings
- Added ability to hide player potential in season settings
- Added ability to directly input lottery odds values in season settings
- Added ability to copy lottery odds from other save files in season settings
- Added ability to view player game log
- Added FG%, 3P%, and FT% to team roster season averages screen
- Added championship trophy for championship games
- Added gold frames to starting lineups and scoreboard for championship games
- Added season averages to starting lineups
- Adjusted simulation pace possession time range
- Improved draft class strength player generation
- Increased chances of generating players with unconventional archetypes
- Increased starter minutes slightly
- Players in Hall of Fame no longer get removed if under the threshold
- Fixed custom draft prospects entering college with leftover season data
- Fixed custom draft prospects not getting included in the draft
- Fixed custom draft prospects stats not transitioning to the pro league
- Fixed incorrect country flag on draft results screen
- Fixed inability to continue the season if player has empty season data
- Fixed free agents not recovering from injuries
- Fixed college players with awards getting erased from history
- Fixed college players on watch list getting erased from history
Career Mode
- Added ability to choose between Play or Spectate when resuming game
- Added ability to view team roster before accepting college or contract offer
- Added ability to search for any player in pro or college leagues
- Added ability to add free agents and draft prospects to target players list
- Added ability to gain fans after games based off performance
- Added ability to start as a 4 or 5 star player when reaching HOF or GOAT status
- Added draft day hat
- Added career player history screen
- Improved contract offers when becoming a free agent
- Purchasing a custom archetype now maxes your player’s potential
- Custom archetype becomes unavailable once your player begins to regress
- Updated training facility exercise names
- Fixed draft getting skipped when adding expansion team
- Fixed lineup algorithm placing best player on the bench
- Fixed player getting cut after signing contract in free agency
- Fixed ability to purchase custom archetype when under the All-Star rank
- Fixed Legacy Ranking HOF points requirement displaying in decimals
- Fixed head to head records and relationships carrying onto a new player’s career
Hoop Land Steam Edition and Update Version 1.09.5 for mobile devices is available now! Longer game length options, improved gameplay mechanics, 4 player offline multiplayer, and much more! Check out the full patch notes below and thanks for playing! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame pic.twitter.com/3k0jRTHuSu
— Koality Game (@KoalityGame) October 21, 2025
Hoop Gram
- Added new fan, teammate, opponent, and analyst post-game reactions
- Added trades to news feed
- Fixed incorrect league award in award winner announcements
- Fixed coach name not appearing when hiring a former player
Franchise Mode
- Added ability to create Scout Assignments
- Lowered minimum signing interest to 80% for contract extensions
- Including a Player Option during contract negotiations now increases signing interest
Commissioner Mode
- Added ability to force wins for home or away team
- Fixed CPU optimizing All-Star game minutes
Gameplay
- Added 2 new play types, High Post and 5-Out
- Added over 80 new play variations
- Added 2 additional timeouts for 48 minute game length
- Added ability to pump fake while moving for various shot types
- Added ability to pump fake while in the post-up position
- Added ability to lose the ball when over dribbling
- Added teammate shoot button
- Improved hook shot mechanics
- Improved CPU play calling
- Improved CPU post offense decision making
- Improved CPU late-game decision making
- Improved CPU awareness when a ball is saved from out of bounds
- Increased CPU defensive pressure on All-Star difficulty
- Virtual button labels now update depending on offense or defense
- Player now picks up ball with left or right hand depending on player’s direction
- Player season free throw percentage is now shown during free-throws
- Fixed CPU calling timeout during tutorial scrimmage
- Fixed CPU attempting steals on auto-defense
- Fixed CPU performing flashy dunks in clutch situations
- Fixed CPU getting stuck when defensive pressure is low
- Fixed CPU help defender coming over to help too early
- Fixed ability to shove opponent while off-ball on offense
- Fixed swipe direction for switch hands on touch controls
- Fixed virtual on-screen buttons during jump ball tutorial
- Fixed empty crowds when fan support is zero
- Fixed basket still counting when hitting back of the hoop
In Hoop Land Update Version 1.09.5, you'll be able to customize up to four referee presets to choose from before the game. Try it out in the improved custom league editor coming to an updated demo for #SteamNextFest on October 13! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday pic.twitter.com/4bZWgMQ56B
— Koality Game (@KoalityGame) October 11, 2025
Custom League Editor
- Added ability to edit retired players and Hall of Fame list
- Added ability to customize and choose between four referees
- Added ability to assign coaches to teams
- Added ability to edit player’s gender
- Added ability to see Hall of Fame points in players list
- Added team logo picker screen
- Added help text for custom league and draft class importing
- Optimized Load League screen
- Improved Convert to Custom League button
- Fixed changes not saving when creating a new league and exiting
- Fixed changes not saving when creating a new draft class and exiting
Koality Game says this is just the beginning for Hoop Land with more updates and refinements planned throughout Early Access based on player feedback.
