Welcome to Hard Time III, where survival is more than a challenge—it's a lifestyle! MDickie’s brutal prison sim returns bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever before.
Set in a fully interactive, real-time world populated by hundreds of prisoners, Hard Time III challenges you to adapt, endure, and thrive inside (and outside) the walls. With a sprawling open facility and an even broader outside world, you’ll find new ways to live, fight, build, and survive.
Dynamic Social System
This isn’t just about brute force. Use the advanced dialogue system to form alliances, defuse tension, or stir up trouble. Conversations now feel alive, with responses that vary depending on who you're talking to and what you've done. Sometimes, talking is just the calm before the storm…
Combat Refined by Wrestling Roots
When words fail, fists fly. Utilizing a combat system refined from MDickie’s wrestling games, fights are dynamic, satisfying, and brutal. You can fight empty-handed or equip virtually any object you find—including firearms—for creative chaos. And with gunplay introduced, you can shoot at any moment… if you're quick enough.
Crafting & Props Galore
From toothbrush shivs to shotguns, Hard Time III features hundreds of props that serve as tools or weapons—one in each hand! The game’s crafting system lets you combine materials to make new gear or ammo, meaning you're only out of luck when you’re out of ideas.
Choose a Side: Inmate or Officer
Experience prison life from both sides of the law. As a prisoner, fight to survive and earn respect. As a police officer, maintain order inside the prison and patrol the outside world to track down and arrest new offenders. Every decision affects the ecosystem around you—watch it shift in real-time.
Expanded Outside World
Take a break from the chaos of prison with a living, breathing world outside. Roam freely using a variety of vehicles and even animals, adding more depth and freedom than ever before. Whether you're chasing criminals or escaping the system, the outside world has never been this alive.
Pro Features & Fight Scene Mode
Unlock the full experience to:
· Edit and save all characters to customize your world.
· Enjoy ad-free gameplay at a slick 60fps on supported devices.
· Dive into “Fight Scene” mode—where you decide who fights, where, and with what weapons. Want an all-out brawl in the cafeteria with flamethrowers? Make it happen.
FAQs
1. What is the main objective of Hard Time III?
Survive (or enforce) prison life while managing relationships, fights, and your reputation—all in a real-time sandbox world filled with chaos and choices.
2. Can I play as a cop instead of a prisoner?
Yes! Hard Time III lets you switch perspectives and play as a police officer, keeping order in prison and patrolling the streets to catch new inmates.
3. What makes combat different in this game?
The combat system is based on MDickie’s wrestling games, with fluid controls, weapon variety, and even gunplay—allowing you to fight creatively at any moment.
4. Is there crafting in the game?
Absolutely. Craft new tools, weapons, or ammo from found materials. You’re only out of ammo when you’re out of ideas!
5. What does the unlocked/full version offer?
The full version lets you edit characters, removes ads, boosts performance to 60fps, and unlocks Fight Scene Mode where you control custom battles.
Version History
v1.1.4—11 Jul, 2025
- Nervous breakdowns once again cause you to "lose control" of your character.
- The map transitions between scenes are optional for paying customers.
- Characters are added/removed to Fight Scenes as quickly as you can tap the button, whereas holding it now takes you to a screen where you can hand-pick all characters by name.
- New female flesh at #16-18 and new male flesh at #22-23.
- New head shave at #18.
- Cyborgs feel the cold 50% less than a human.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.
v1.1.3—23 May, 2025
- Swinging weapons can become entangled.
- New falling animations against a wall.
- Lots of new gestures.
- New headwear at #46.
- New female flesh at #14-15.
- "Extended" FX option takes longer to remove stains.
- Outlines are optional.
- Hold the + command in Fight Scenes to hand-pick multiple participants.
- Improved AI in combat.
- Improved targeting logic.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.
v1.1.2—31 Mar, 2025
- New "Partner" relationship status follows you wherever possible.
- Cold outdoor weather affects your health, as indicated by a discoloured health meter & shivering animation.
- Command for starting fires is now PICK-UP + ATTACK.
- Chains can be used to tug the other person closer to you if they are too far away to grapple!
- Lying grapples continue to the head/legs when holding a direction and only ever trigger an instant hold without.
- Lots of new gestures.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.
