Next Patient (2026)
- Developer
- Mad Turtle Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
You manage a disease outbreak in a politically unstable country, making urgent decisions under pressure.
seriousclinicalpandemiccrisis managementhistorical settingtenseatmosphericsober
What players say
Players compare it to Papers, Please but set at a medical checkpoint. Many praise the oppressive dystopian atmosphere and how decisions create tension. Reviews consistently note the ending comes abruptly around day 26-28, leaving the story feeling unfinished. Several players appreciate the multiple endings and the developer's responsiveness to feedback.
Screenshots
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