Hospital Tycoon (2009)

Developer: Deep Red Limited
Publisher: Codemasters, Electronic Arts
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 2.0 of 5, 590 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful management sim where you juggle staff, facilities, and silly diseases with a light touch.

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What players say

Players compare it unfavorably to Theme Hospital and Two Point Hospital, calling it dated, glitchy, and shallow. The staff relationship system gets a mention as a rare feature, but the sandbox mode is empty, the music loops endlessly, and the game can become frustrating when staff ignore assignments.

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