A downloadable game for Windows

Wishlist on Steam!
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EARLY ACCESS DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!!!



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ONCE HE WAS A CONTENDER.

They said he'd be Champion one day. But he lost his big chance through scandal and bad management.

NOW HE WANTS ONE LAST SHOT AT THE TITLE. 

Can you guide him to glory? Will he be remembered as a Punchbag Pawn or... 

THE COMEBACK KING? 

Over to you, Boss.


The Comeback King is a light-hearted retro boxing management game set in the UK in the 1980s.

The game releases in March 2026 on Steam. WISHLIST NOW! 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3833230/The_Comeback_King/

Music Playlist

There's even a Spotify playlist to go with it!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23ESmQ732HEETqFeKSvL7Z?si=b0c5e1e60d17498f

History

This game is the slightly delayed reimagining (aka sequel) of 'Boxing Manager', which Ian Williams wrote in the mid-1980s for the Spectrum 48K. You can still play it on an emulator - the ROM for the original Willysoft UK release will be bundled with the PC download.

Press Kit

https://impress.games/press-kit/subjunctive-software/the-comeback-king

Updated 2 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Release date in 78 days
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
Authorsubjunctivesoftware@gmail.com
GenreSports, Strategy
Made withConstruct
Tags2D, 80s, Indie, Management, Pixel Art, Retro, Singleplayer
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse
LinksSteam, Steam, YouTube

Download

Download
The ComebackKing Demo 52 MB

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Very cool game!

ah i should have read the instructions below.

just lost my 3rd bout against Sergio Ortiz. It was just like being a kid when i was waiting for the points decision against him. I lost 37 points to 39 and it was a scandal i tell you!!!

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I'm sure the judges were being scrupulously fair! :D 

Let me know which instructions were useful - it helps me formulate hints and tips in the game.