Do No Harm

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A Doctor Simulator with a Lovecraftian twist. Diagnose patients by analyzing unsettling symptoms and treat them using your Book of Medicine. Make moral choices — decide who to save or kill, discover whom to trust, and unlock multiple endings! Can you endure 30 days of perilous decisions?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and atmosphere that enhances the Lovecraftian experience.
It offers engaging mechanics and distinct characters that enhance role-playing immersion.
The gameplay is fun and challenging, encouraging players to think critically about their decisions.

Many players experience frustrating UI issues and lack of clear direction, making it difficult to understand gameplay mechanics.
The game can feel unbalanced, with some mechanics requiring trial-and-error without sufficient feedback.
There are reports of game-breaking bugs that detract from the overall experience.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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27%
The game's story is engaging and well-integrated with its mechanics, prompting players to think critically while exploring a captivating narrative. Many users appreciate the beautiful art and the detective elements, although some have encountered bugs and confusion regarding major story decisions. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, with players eager to uncover more as they progress.
- “Absolutely amazing detective story-building with confusion of the character merging with confusion of the player. There are a lot of mechanics to explore, and it's fascinating to see how you start plainly remembering some things with time, just like an actual doctor in practice who needs to consult older instructions less and less.”
- “If you’re into crafting, mystery, and a solid story, this one’s a must-play!”
- “The only issues I had (besides some bugs) were that it's sometimes hard to tell when you are making a major story decision, how it will affect the story, or what you are supposed to do.”
- “Personally, I keep dying on day 25, so I still don't know the full story, but hope to overcome this challenge and see the full picture haha.”
- “I dig the story and can't wait to see what's going to come.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay is praised for its immersive role-playing elements, distinct characters, and engaging mechanics that encourage experimentation and strategic thinking. Players appreciate the depth of the detective story and the variety of mechanics to explore, although some feel certain aspects, like the medicine system, could use refinement. Overall, the game offers a fun and captivating experience that keeps players invested for longer than expected.
- “First and foremost, the game contains enough distinct characters and mechanics to enhance the role-playing immersion.”
- “I only planned on playing for maybe an hour but ended up playing for 4 hours instead. It's not usually the type of game I would play, but it's actually really fun! I genuinely like the mechanics and how you have to think about what to do along with a story on the side instead of mindlessly playing.”
- “Absolutely amazing detective story-building with confusion of the character merging with confusion of the player. There are a lot of mechanics to explore, and it's fascinating to see how you start plainly remembering some things with time, just like an actual doctor in practice who needs to consult older instructions less and less.”
- “Having the primary gameplay loop be where the experimentation lies was not satisfying.”
- “I played the demo before the game came out and I spent about 5 hours experimenting before finally figuring out the mechanics.”
- “The medicine mechanic can use some tweaking, but overall I haven't run into any game-breaking bugs.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its mysterious and dark qualities, enhanced by a unique art style and Lovecraftian elements. Players appreciate the cryptic nature of the environment, which effectively immerses them and encourages deep engagement. Overall, the atmospheric charm contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a captivating experience.
- “The art style and atmosphere are amazing.”
- “The Lovecraftian atmosphere is also on point.”
- “But to be fair, that's probably intentional with everything being so cryptic and it does help build atmosphere.”
- “Really liked the mysterious and dark atmosphere of the game.”
- “I really love this game, I'm having a lot of fun and I feel like it actually makes your brain work, maybe sometimes overtime. Haha! Love the atmosphere of it; I feel this is a game you can lose yourself in. <3 Recommend it.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's graphics are characterized by a distinctive and alluring art style that combines detailed visuals with an eerie atmosphere. Reviewers praise the solid integration of horror elements and the overall aesthetic, highlighting its uniqueness and the challenge it presents.
- “The visuals and art style of the game are quite distinctive.”
- “The art style and atmosphere are amazing.”
- “The visuals and art style of the game are also quite distinctive.”
- “The aesthetic is very alluring and eerie with detailed visuals.”
- “The art style and horror elements are solid, and I like the challenge it offers.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the introduction of a humor wheel, which players found helpful in managing challenging situations. Additionally, the characters' amusing walking animations contribute to the overall comedic experience, although some users experienced technical issues that affected their enjoyment.
- “The humor wheel really helped me figure things out and made tricky patients more manageable.”
- “I like the funny walking animation that the characters are doing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its quality, complementing the cute art style and clever storytelling. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of music, voice work, and visuals as a standout feature.
- “Good music, cute art, and a clever story.”
- “The music, voice work, and art are really cool.”