🎮 Play Theme Hospital Online (DOS)

Developed by Bullfrog Productions and released for DOS in 1997, Theme Hospital is a classic business simulation game where you design and manage a chaotic medical facility. Tasked with curing a roster of comical illnesses—from Bloaty Head to King Complex—you must balance your budget, lay out efficient diagnostic rooms, and keep both your staff and patients reasonably happy.

How to play

The game is played primarily with the mouse. You click and drag to construct rooms, place items like radiators and seating, and hire or fire receptionists, doctors, nurses, and handymen. A well-organized layout is critical to ensure patients move smoothly from diagnosis to treatment before their health meters run out.

Tips

• Provide plenty of seating, radiators, and drink machines in corridors to keep waiting patients content.
• Train specialized doctors early and keep a close eye on your handymen to ensure they repair expensive diagnostic machines before they catch fire.
• Build large staff rooms with pool tables and video games to quickly restore staff morale and prevent them from demanding pay raises.