Surgeon Simulator (2013)

Developer: Bossa Studios
Publisher: Infogrames
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 16,871 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Fumbling through gory, slapstick surgery with deliberately clumsy controls that turn every simple action into a chaotic, stressful laugh.

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What players say

Players are split on whether the intentionally clumsy controls make for comedy or unplayable frustration. The game lacks an FPS limiter and the advertised Steam Cloud support, and long-time fans say it is more fun as a nostalgic memory than a modern play.

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