The Comeback King is a retro boxing management game set in the UK during the 1980s. You take control of a faded fighter at the bottom of the rankings — older, slower, and already carrying damage — and try to guide him back to relevance before his body or mind gives out.
Available for PC and Steam Deck. Wishlist now! Releases Q1 2026. PC demo also available.
Manage a Fighter on the Edge
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Choose opponents carefully — tougher fights mean bigger rewards, but greater risk
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Balance strength, stamina, skill, and long-term cognitive health
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Push too hard and permanent damage will follow him for the rest of his career
Navigate the Business of Boxing
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Deal with promoters offering tempting but dangerous match-ups
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Manage finances, prize money, and gym purchases
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Hire trainers to improve recovery and performance
Tactical Fights with Real Consequences
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Watch bouts unfold and intervene with limited coaching commands
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Patch your fighter up between rounds
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Momentum can turn in seconds
A Love Letter to the 1980s
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Retro pixel art and UI
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Period-accurate UK flavour
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Entrance music choices, posters, and atmosphere inspired by the era
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What they're saying about The Comeback King
"Great demo! Loved it"
"Very nice, style is very good"
"Boxing games are cool"
"Nice, I like the look of it - have wishlisted!"
"You really deserve success with this game :)"
"Good luck! Wishlisting it!"
"Nice pixel art"
"Love this! I missed the original"
"Those are some expensive sponges you got there"