# Hard Time

> The toughest sim in the yard!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id718021930](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id718021930)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id718021930`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MDickie Limited
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (4,310 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-17
- **First published:** 2013-10-11
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hard-time/id718021930)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.MDickie.com/privacy.htm](http://www.mdickie.com/privacy.htm)

## Description

Hard Time is a tough prison-life sim where you create an inmate and try to survive a sprawling facility with up to 100 fellow inmates and 12 unique areas. Interact with furniture and props, navigate a living world beyond the gates, and keep health and mood in check by sleeping, eating, reading, and other activities. Upgrade to VIP to remove ads and access the editor to customize your character and more.

Develop your character by improving core attributes—Strength, Agility, Intellect, and Reputation—while earning money through work, trades, or gangs. Carefully balance daily routines and choices to avoid losing your mind and getting into trouble.

## Rankings

- #30,153 — Overall

## Review summary

Hard Time is praised for its nostalgic charm and solid prison-sim gameplay, with fans recommending it. However, recurring complaints focus on intrusive ads and monetization changes, sparse updates, and missing features like controller support and Chinese localization. The game retains a loyal following and cross-platform appeal, but growth depends on ongoing updates and accessibility improvements.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and enduring classic appeal; considered one of the best prison sims.
- Fun, engaging core gameplay that players would recommend.
- Cross-platform availability on mobile and Steam, appealing to both mobile and PC players.
- Loyal fanbase and lasting charm that keeps players coming back.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and monetization changes, including paid customization and removal of free options.
- Lack of ongoing updates; players request more content and some feel development has slowed or stopped.
- Missing controller/gamepad support; requests for full controller compatibility.
- Localization gaps; Chinese language support is requested by multiple players.

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