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Survive prison or police the wider world in a chaotic 3D sandbox of wrestling fights, guns, conversations, and life choices.
Released 09 Sep 2024
Play Inmate or Cop
Turn Props Into Weapons
Mix Wrestling and Gunfire
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
Developed by MDickie · Published by MDickie









Begin as an inmate serving a sentence, or take on a law-enforcement role in a world that extends beyond the prison. Days unfold in real time, and getting through them involves navigating prison life, its rules, and the people around you.
Talk to other characters, start conversations, take on tasks, and build friendships, rivalries, or gang ties. Explore areas beyond the prison, travel in vehicles, and interact with animals and objects as you shape your character’s path.
Fights combine wrestling-style moves with firearms and usable objects, while crafting offers another way to make use of available resources. Customize characters in an editor, or set up fights in a separate mode by choosing who takes part, where they fight, and what they use.
Players who enjoy Hard Time III often praise its unpredictable, darkly comic scenarios and the freedom to shape a run through fights, social interactions, and choices. Reviewers also appreciate the range of items and customization, and some find depth in building relationships and discovering how the sandbox systems interact. Others find the experience frustrating, especially because of the controls, camera, and unpredictable character behavior.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |