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Medicine is closely connected to our lives. The science of healing has brought relief to the sick throughout history, and with the advancement of technology, it has also captured the interest of gamers. Games about doctors and hospitals often combine several genres at once. Just like real medical professionals, we study symptoms, make diagnoses, and treat patients — and sometimes even manage entire hospitals. And that’s only a small part of the possible scenarios. In this selection, we’ve included games that are connected to medicine in one way or another. Many of them stood out thanks to their engaging mechanics and earned recognition from players at launch, eventually becoming classics. We’ve also added a few unexpected projects that offer a unique take on the medical theme and may surprise you. You might have come across some of them before — but overlooked them. For convenience, we’ve divided medical games on PC and consoles into clear categories: hospital management (tycoons), doctor simulators, story-driven RPGs, horror games, and unconventional projects. At the end, we’ve answered popular questions — such as which hospital games are free and relevant, what the best simulator is as of 2026, and what else you can play in similar genres.

To be honest, I was somewhat surprised to learn that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era would launch in Early Access rather than straight into version 1.0. The reason was that last year the game received a content-rich demo that already felt like Early Access at the time. It also immediately came across as a quality product that only needed some minor polishing. Nevertheless, the developers decided not to rush the final release and chose the path of full-fledged Early Access instead, which speaks to their commitment to the project. The same can be seen in how seriously they treat community feedback: many weak points of the demo have been improved. That means the rough edges of Early Access will almost certainly be smoothed out in a similar way over the coming months.

Disney+ is reviving the dark Marvel superhero universe that previously delighted viewers on Netflix. The first solo project belonged to Daredevil, and a year later the Punisher returned. Unfortunately, not for long. Frank Castle, the most conflicted and brutal antihero in the TV universe, set out on a final mission that spans a single special episode. The title, The Punisher: One Last Kill, seems to suggest a farewell to the character, but it looks like this is far from the end.

The first season of Daredevil: Born Again turned out to be much better than anyone could have expected. Disney managed to preserve the story’s dark tone, the familiar character designs, and the signature atmosphere. That said, it wasn’t without its hiccups. Initially, this soft reboot was supposed to consist of more than ten episodes. In the end, they abandoned that plan, splitting the runtime into two seasons. Essentially, we have one big story with a logical beginning and end, divided into two unequal parts. This naturally led to the first season dragging on for far too long and failing to offer viewers any particularly memorable moments. The second, however, promised to bring all the resolutions together. Seasons aren’t usually split up like this. Let’s discuss the second season of Daredevil: Reborn and figure out if it’s worth watching, even if the first one didn’t impress.

Sit back and get comfortable, because today we’re taking a closer look at something truly bizarre. We’ve all played “rock-paper-scissors” at some point to decide who gets the last slice of pizza or the front seat in the car. But the developers at Handmancers decided to take it a step further and turned this childhood game into a full-fledged card RPG that recently launched in early access. If you’ve been looking for a reason to start trusting your fingers more than swords and magic again, then this review is for you.

Many fans of the Godzilla films missed the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The thing is, the creators of the MonsterVerse decided to expand their universe not through monsters, but through people. Films about Godzilla and King Kong have traditionally lacked dramatic depth, so the idea isn’t bad overall. However, not everyone was pleased with the execution. We at VGTimes didn’t cover the first season, so now I’ll share my overall impressions of the two seasons of this project. Is it worth spending time on Apple’s new series? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Find out more in this review.

A group of scientists and specialists is carrying out a critical research mission. Suddenly, they encounter an alien entity capable of mimicry — perfectly copying human appearance. Taking the form of crew members, the creature begins killing them one by one, while the survivors spiral into paranoia: “Which of the colleagues I’ve known for months is still human, and which one isn’t anymore? And is there even any way to stop this thing?”

There was a time when I played so many survival games that I almost lost interest in the genre altogether. Still, the original Subnautica impressed me so much that I would call it not just the most interesting game of its kind, but also one of the most memorable and important games overall. That is exactly why I, along with hundreds of thousands of other fans, had been waiting so impatiently for a full-fledged sequel. The moment has finally arrived: Subnautica 2 is now available in early access on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Time will tell whether it can surpass the original, but I am ready to share my first impressions right now — after spending time with the preview version.

Today we’re going to discuss a game that made me, the author of this piece, feel like both a great architect and an extremely grumpy manager for a few evenings. I’m talking about Hotel Architect. You know, the management simulation genre is going through strange times right now: on one hand, there are overloaded spreadsheets; on the other, overly simplistic “clickers.” This game tries to occupy a spot somewhere in the middle. I’ll say right away: it’s not a revolution, but it’s a solid tycoon game, and the devil is in the details here.

A comfort game is not just something cute or easy. It is a game that gives you a place to breathe, a simple task to hold onto, or a world that feels safe for a while. This list is for bad days, low energy, late nights, and moments when choosing what to play already feels like too much.

Grinding Gear Games, the studio behind the Path of Exile series, has a tradition: every update is announced as a major event—with hours-long presentations about new systems and gameplay changes that the community then analyzes in detail for weeks. The closed stream for media representatives about the 0.5.0 update for Return of the Ancients was no exception.

The most anticipated game on Steam is launching in Early Access in two days. Subnautica 2—the sequel to one of the most popular survival games in history—has finally made it to release, but the road to getting there was so absurd that it deserves its own retelling. Because this is the story of how a corporate CEO asked ChatGPT if he could avoid paying the developers $250 million—and what came of it.

Chess is perhaps the most popular board game in the world. With the advent of video games, it has been adapted dozens of times: classic rules were ported over, puzzles were invented, and unusual crossovers with other genres were explored. Almost every attempt felt clumsy. The indie roguelike Gambonanza is a breath of fresh air for everyone who loves the game, while still welcoming everyone else. Its respect for the classic and its completely fresh approach have produced a small masterpiece.

Mortal Kombat II is the long-awaited film adaptation of the cult fighting game, starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Fatalities, arenas, Shao Kahn, and a real Tournament—this is what fans have been waiting for since 2021. We saw it in IMAX and are here to tell you whether they managed to make a video game movie that does justice to the original.

More than ten years ago, Valve CEO Gabe Newell articulated in an interview with PC Gamer that seems obvious today: Steam’s main competitive advantage isn’t its catalog, its convenience, or even its 30% commission. It’s the sales, which turn the very process of buying games into entertainment.

Looking for the best games for girls in 2026 across PC, consoles, and smartphones? We picked safe, fun titles for daughters aged 6 to 12 — every game ESRB-rated E or E10+, with no alcohol, gambling, or chat with strangers.

Antoine Fuqua’s new biopic Michael (2026) hadn’t even hit the screens before it defied expectations: critics tore the film to shreds (38/100 on Metacritic), while the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes hovers around 96%. Let’s figure out who’s right. Spoiler: both sides are right—they just watched different movies.

The action-adventure genre is one of the most varied in the industry: it covers a huge range of subgenres, from GTA-style games and open-world titles to metroidvanias and cinematic blockbusters. What unites all action-adventure games is a focus on dynamic combat, world exploration, overcoming obstacles, puzzle-solving, stealth, and strong narrative. This list includes games for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch / Switch 2.

After playing Throne and Liberty for 10 hours, I, the author of this piece, realized that this is an MMO that isn’t interesting for its combat or storyline, but rather for its scale, visuals, and the world’s elaborate design. As soon as the game lets you out of the starting corridors, it begins to captivate you with its vistas, the verticality of its locations, its vast spaces, and the feeling that you’re truly in a massive online world—not just a collection of arenas stitched together by quests. In the first few hours, the plot serves as a guide to the world, rather than a story that makes you care about the characters.

Rust is a unique game that perfectly combines the mechanics of survival, construction, shooter and island exploration. It's hard to find a second project with such a high level of hardcore and the same abundance of opportunities. In this material, we have collected ten games that come as close as possible to Rust in terms of atmosphere and gameplay!