Project Hospital

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Project Hospital is a hospital management simulation game that allows you to design, build, and manage your own medical facility. As the game's player, you will diagnose and treat patients with various illnesses and conditions, hire and train staff, and upgrade your hospital to provide the best care possible. With a variety of challenges and customization options, Project Hospital offers a deep and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,848 reviews

gameplay84 positive mentions

stability63 negative mentions

Highly detailed and realistic hospital management simulation.
Offers a unique blend of building, managing, and diagnosing patients.
Engaging gameplay with a steep learning curve that rewards strategic planning.

Clunky and unintuitive user interface that can be frustrating to navigate.
Steep learning curve with insufficient tutorials that leave players confused.
Game can feel repetitive and lacks dynamic challenges as it progresses.

gameplay
329 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Project Hospital" is characterized by its depth and realism, offering a complex hospital management experience that requires players to navigate intricate mechanics related to patient diagnosis, treatment, and hospital management. While many players appreciate the engaging and strategic elements, they also note a steep learning curve, clunky user interface, and insufficient tutorials that can hinder the initial experience. Overall, the game is praised for its potential and detailed mechanics, but it suffers from some execution issues that could benefit from further refinement and updates.
- “Love the realism of the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is interesting and engaging, lots of different options to progress through as you expand your hospital.”
- “The gameplay is captivating, and whoever is interested in medical stuff will find it very interesting to follow patient flow within an actual hospital.”
- “Lacks story-driven content: while the gameplay mechanics are solid, Project Hospital doesn't offer much in terms of story or narrative.”
- “There are tiny icons with tiny text, popups written in squint-inducing mouse type, reams of text important to the gameplay and dozens of crucial informative icons shown in boxes and banners I struggled to read.”
- “The tutorials don't help you understand the game mechanics whatsoever.”
graphics
208 mentions
38 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple yet charming, with a clean and functional 2D isometric art style that suits the management simulation genre. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and attention to detail, others note issues such as clipping, limited camera angles, and occasional graphical bugs. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate for gameplay, though there are calls for improvements and modernizations in future updates or sequels.
- “The graphics are great, and being able to build across multiple floors is nice.”
- “I really enjoy this style of games; the graphics are simple but yet entertaining and quite calming.”
- “The graphics are excellent.”
- “The graphics are dated, but it adds to the charm of this hospital sim.”
- “The most annoying fact is that the graphics in this game are very unpolished.”
- “The graphics are something from the late 90's early 2000's, the building mechanics are terrible, the UI is god-awful.”
story
83 mentions
11 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players noting that the missions feel monotonous and disconnected from a cohesive storyline. While the gameplay mechanics are solid, the campaign primarily consists of taking over pre-built hospitals with minimal direction, leaving players desiring more interactive and meaningful scenarios. Overall, the game offers limited story-driven content, which may disappoint those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “The first 'campaign' mission serves its purpose of blending all the tutorial elements together to try it out and save the mismanaged hospital from debt, by treating as many patients as possible and repaying the $100k that the previous manager stole.”
- “I love the fact that you can play as any person in your hospital and follow every single clinic story of every patient.”
- “The campaign and missions are short but challenging, and sandbox gave me the freedom to create a hospital the way I wanted.”
- “Lacks story-driven content: while the gameplay mechanics are solid, Project Hospital doesn't offer much in terms of story or narrative.”
- “All in all, I think the campaign needs a complete overhaul and let players progress more through the game, thus get a better understanding of the game and even of certain illnesses and real-life treatment methodologies, instead of putting them in the middle of an existing save game in the first mission.”
- “The only thing I find really missing is some kind of story behind the patients.”
stability
71 mentions
11 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as NPCs getting stuck, crashes, and UI issues. While some users have noted improvements over time and find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others have expressed frustration with the frequency and severity of the bugs, leading to a less polished experience overall. Overall, while the game shows potential and has moments of fun, it still requires significant bug fixes to enhance stability and user experience.
- “Great management game with lots of details, which also happens to run great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game also seems to be relatively bug-free, at least so far.”
- “With almost 800 hours, this game is deep and fairly bug-free.”
- “The game frequently crashes or freezes.”
- “I wanted to like this game so much, but I think I have to abandon it due to it being buggy and definitely hard to navigate.”
- “Horrible broken buggy mess, do not buy!”
music
56 mentions
46 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as relaxing, catchy, and fitting for the game's hospital theme. However, some users expressed a desire for a greater variety of tracks, noting that the limited selection can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, with particular acclaim for the main menu music and thematic elements that resonate well with the gameplay.
- “The music is amazing and goes along the entire game smoothly.”
- “You have 1 looping track for daytime, 1 for night shift, the main menu music, and a special track that only plays in certain circumstances such as a patient going into cardiac arrest.”
- “The game design is great, easy to play and understand, looks brilliant and it's actually a relaxing game to sit and play and listen to the soothing music.”
- “I think the closest thing I have to a complaint is the small selection of background music.”
- “The music is pretty annoying, but once you mute that the overall ambiance is great.”
- “I love the art style, I do wish there were more soundtracks in the game though, gets old very fast.”
grinding
41 mentions
2 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the micromanagement and building mechanics to be tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the depth and control offered, others feel that the repetitive tasks and slow gameplay detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly in campaign mode. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from more streamlined tools and shortcuts to alleviate the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Managing multiple patients, departments, and staff becomes tedious, and without enough streamlining tools, you might find yourself lost in micromanagement.”
- “The game is fun, but very tedious.”
- “I found building rooms tedious.”
optimization
39 mentions
13 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while smaller hospitals can be enjoyable and run smoothly, larger ones suffer from significant performance issues, particularly related to staff management and hardware utilization. Players report that the game struggles with lag and low performance on higher-end systems, often requiring tweaks to achieve acceptable performance levels. Despite some improvements, many feel that the optimization still needs considerable work to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Building is also solid, performance too (as long as you tweak the game right).”
- “I love figuring everything out and getting things to run smoothly.”
- “This game has made some great improvements in performance and gameplay and I wholeheartedly give my endorsement to this game.”
- “It's frustrating to see that a recently released game is still optimized only for dual-core processors, causing even a 12th-generation Intel i7 to perform similarly to a 7th-generation i3.”
- “Unfortunately, this game runs into the same performance issues that all games of this genre run into once you reach the mid to late game.”
- “Although it combines outstanding construction flexibility, staffing management, and an extremely rare system of engaging the player in medical decisions, it suffers from serious performance problems and UI issues that mar an otherwise exceptional game.”
humor
32 mentions
97 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The humor in "Project Hospital" is subtle and often understated, contrasting sharply with the more comedic approach of games like "Two Point Hospital." While some players find moments of humor in the game's realistic scenarios and quirks, such as the absence of a maternity ward, the overall tone leans towards a serious simulation of hospital management rather than a lighthearted experience. This game appeals to those who prefer a more authentic and complex portrayal of healthcare, with humor taking a backseat to realism.
- “It's a game that combines realism with humor and challenge with reward.”
- “It's the 'adult' version of Theme Hospital, but it still has its share of humor and charm, especially in the graphics and sound effects.”
- “What struck me as particularly funny is that when you exit the game, you hear a heart monitor failing.”
- “Man... when I saw this game, I thought it wouldn't be funny, but after I started to play, I realized I was completely wrong; it's very real and serious.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
- “I expected some lighthearted jokes, but the humor is so forced that it feels more awkward than amusing.”
replayability
30 mentions
20 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its diverse gameplay options, including different hospital specializations and sandbox modes, allowing players to experiment with various strategies. However, some users noted that once certain goals are achieved, the replay value diminishes, particularly in challenge modes. While many find the game engaging and worth revisiting, others feel that it lacks sufficient new content to maintain long-term interest.
- “It's probably the best hospital/medical sim out there, with endless replayability depending on what you want to do with your hospital.”
- “This level of flexibility adds a lot of replayability to the game, as you can experiment with different approaches and strategies.”
- “Easily one of the best management games I've played, it has a good mix of depth, difficulty, customization, and tons of replayability.”
- “It has decent replayability, but once you max out one hospital in sandbox mode, you've basically done all you can do besides the challenge modes.”
- “I like challenges, a story, having a sense of progression, etc. although it has some, the game doesn't have many and the replayability of those challenges is not high.”
- “I've installed and uninstalled it a handful of times, it's certainly not without its flaws, and some lack of replayability once you've reached the top.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling empowered and engaged as they take on the role of a doctor. The immersive experience allows them to relax and enjoy the simulation, often leading to hours of captivated gameplay. Overall, the game fosters a sense of achievement and intelligence in its players.
- “I really love this game; I can sit here and just stare at my hospital for hours without even touching my computer. This kind of format would work great for a number of other types of management simulation.”
- “It made me feel smart.”
- “Doctors mode made me feel like I am the doctor.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its lively and bustling quality, enhanced by detailed graphics that contribute to a complex and realistic environment. Reviewers appreciate that improvements can be made without compromising this immersive experience, highlighting the game's rich content and attention to detail.
- “You can always argue about visuals, but what's much more important for me: the graphics in this game convey a lively and bustling atmosphere with lots of love for details.”
- “Complex, realistic, plenty of content and a very enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “With this mode, you can greatly improve the game without changing the atmosphere or deteriorating the level of simulation.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The world feels lifeless, and the atmosphere does not draw you in or make you feel connected to the environment.”