Hoop Land

The game shows no ads and offers in-app purchases. According to the developer, Franchise Mode is unlimited and free, with no ads or micro-transactions. The Premium Edition unlocks every other mode and feature.

That means the free download is a real test of the core loop rather than a short demo. If Career, Campus or Commissioner Mode appeals, expect to pay. Check the store page for the upgrade price.

Career Mode starts you as a high school prospect. You pick a college, build teammate relationships, declare for the draft and chase awards. Campus Mode flips the view: you create a school, recruit prospects and watch its prestige rise as former players succeed in the pros.

Franchise Mode puts you in charge of a struggling team, with scouting, drafts, free agents and trades. Commissioner Mode hands over the whole league, including expansion teams, CPU roster changes, injuries and award winners.

On court, the developer mentions moves such as spin moves, step backs and alley-oops, with shots decided by 3D rim and ball physics. You can play, spectate or simulate each game.

Team names, uniform colors, court designs, rosters, coaches and awards can all be edited for both college and pro leagues. Custom leagues can be imported or shared with the Hoop Land community and loaded into any season mode.

The current version is 1.12.1, updated on October 28, 2026. The game first released on October 23, 2023, so it has been maintained for about three years.

Hoop Land is rated Everyone and runs without ads, which suits a retro basketball sim for younger players. It does include in-app purchases, so it is worth checking the purchase settings on a child's device before they start a Career Mode run.