: Start with a basic Emergency Clinic , then expand into Labs and Radiology to support diagnoses [1].
is a paid medical simulation game available on platforms like Steam and GOG [22, 29]. While there is no official "free" version of the full game, a free Doctor Mode DLC is available to all owners of the base game, which adds a new management layer where you can take control of your own doctors [6, 21]. Getting Started: Core Gameplay Guide
: The game is highly moddable through the Steam Workshop, offering everything from new departments to increased floor limits (up to 12 floors) [12, 26].
: Save files are located in C:\Users\[Your Name]\AppData\LocalLow\Oxymoron Games\Project Hospital\maps [5].
For new players, mastering the complexity of real-world medical diagnoses is key to a profitable hospital [1, 16].
: Time is your main enemy. Patients who wait too long will leave, causing loss of prestige and income [1].
: While premade rooms are available, manual building allows for more efficient layouts and better use of space [16, 18].
: High prestige (based on patient satisfaction and successful treatments) is crucial for attracting more patients and better insurance contracts [6, 10].