Underplayed Gems

Dr. Cares - Family Practice (2018)

Dr. Cares - Family Practice cover
Developer
Nitreal, GameHouse
Publisher
GameHouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, cheerful time management game where you juggle treating cute animals and family drama with a light, upbeat pace.

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What players say

Players appreciate the branching story and choice system, but split on its execution: the inability to change decisions without restarting frustrates some, especially with an achievement tied to the best ending. The time-management gameplay remains solid, though the daily challenge and waiting for patients lose appeal.

Screenshots

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