# Franchise Hockey Manager 3

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106365287](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106365287)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/franchise-hockey-manager-3

## Summary
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a 2016 sports video game in the Franchise Hockey Manager series. It was developed and published by Out of the Park Developments and is a single-player game for Microsoft Windows and macOS.

## Key Facts
- Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a video game released on 2016-10-31.
- Genre: sports video game.
- Developer: Out of the Park Developments (Germany).
- Publisher: Out of the Park Developments.
- Game mode: single-player.
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Part of series: Franchise Hockey Manager.
- It follows Franchise Hockey Manager 2 (2015) and is followed by Franchise Hockey Manager 4 (2017).
- Official website: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/franchise-hockey-manager/ (English).
- Steam application ID: 465660 (digital distribution; distributed by Steam).

## FAQs
### Q: What kind of game is Franchise Hockey Manager 3?
A: Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a sports video game. It is a single-player title in the Franchise Hockey Manager series.

### Q: What platforms does Franchise Hockey Manager 3 run on?
A: Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS. These are the listed supported platforms for the game.

### Q: Who made and published Franchise Hockey Manager 3?
A: The game was developed by Out of the Park Developments. It was also published by Out of the Park Developments.

### Q: Where does Franchise Hockey Manager 3 fit in the series?
A: Franchise Hockey Manager 3 follows Franchise Hockey Manager 2 (2015). It is followed by Franchise Hockey Manager 4 (2017).

### Q: Is Franchise Hockey Manager 3 available on Steam?
A: Yes. It is distributed via Steam and has Steam application ID 465660.

## Why It Matters
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 matters as a clearly identified entry in the Franchise Hockey Manager sports game series, positioned between Franchise Hockey Manager 2 (2015) and Franchise Hockey Manager 4 (2017). For users and researchers, it provides a stable reference point for tracking series progression, platform support, and publisher/developer continuity. It is also relevant for practical discovery and cataloging because it is distributed digitally (including via Steam) and has multiple cross-database identifiers (e.g., OpenCritic ID, RAWG ID, MobyGames ID, and others) that help reconcile the same game across storefronts, review aggregators, and game databases. From a technical and access standpoint, its support for both Microsoft Windows and macOS makes it part of the subset of PC games with explicit cross-platform desktop availability. As a single-player sports video game developed and published by the same German studio (Out of the Park Developments), it also exemplifies a self-published development model within the video game industry.

## Notable For
- A 2016 installment in the Franchise Hockey Manager series, following Franchise Hockey Manager 2 and preceding Franchise Hockey Manager 4.
- Developed and published by the same company: Out of the Park Developments (Germany).
- Released for both Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Distributed digitally, including via Steam (Steam application ID: 465660).
- Has OpenCritic entries including a Top Critic Average score of 69/100 and a Critics Recommend value of 14% (both dated 2017-02-15, per OpenCritic qualifiers).

## Body
### Identity and Classification
- Name: Franchise Hockey Manager 3
- Alias: FHM3
- Wikidata description: 2016 video game
- Instance of: video game
- Genre: sports video game
- Game mode: single-player video game

### Series Placement
- Part of series: Franchise Hockey Manager
- Follows: Franchise Hockey Manager 2 (2015 video game)
- Followed by: Franchise Hockey Manager 4 (2017 video game)

### Development and Publishing
- Developer: Out of the Park Developments
- Publisher: Out of the Park Developments
- Country of origin: Germany

### Platforms and Availability
- Platforms:
  - Microsoft Windows
  - macOS
- Distribution format: digital distribution
- Distributed by: Steam
- Steam application ID: 465660 (platform qualifiers include Microsoft Windows and macOS)
- Official website (English): http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/franchise-hockey-manager/

### External IDs and Database References
- OpenCritic ID: 3615
- RAWG game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
- App Store ID: 1067894154
- MobyGames game ID: 84731
- Metacritic game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
- PCGamingWiki ID: Franchise_Hockey_Manager_3
- HowLongToBeat ID: 41589
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme): 3030-56753
- Internet Game Database game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
- Additional catalog IDs:
  - Lutris game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
  - Mod DB game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
  - Indie DB game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
  - SteamGridDB ID: 11717
  - OGDB game title ID: 42032
  - VGList video game ID: 38102
  - GameSpot game ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
  - GamersGlobal game ID: 122131
  - IsThereAnyDeal ID: franchise-hockey-manager-3
  - GamerProfiles game ID: J4zx
  - VGChartz ID: 233184 (qualifier: Microsoft Windows)

### Review Data (OpenCritic)
- Review score entry (OpenCritic Top Critic Average):
  - Value: 69/100
  - Point in time: 2017-02-15
  - Determination method: OpenCritic Top Critic Average
  - Qualifier includes count: 7 (unit: Q80698083)
- Review score entry (OpenCritic Critics Recommend):
  - Value: 14%
  - Point in time: 2017-02-15
  - Determination method: OpenCritic Critics Recommend
  - Qualifier includes count: 7 (unit: Q80698083)

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## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. RAWG
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839
6. VGChartz