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Doctor Life Simulator
Developer Bleeding Edge Studio, Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Step into the shoes of a dedicated medical professional in Doctor Life Simulator. Experience the challenges and triumphs of running your own medical practice, from diagnosing complex illnesses to performing life-saving surgeries. From the Steam store page
72 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
46 positive · 26 negative
95% range 52–74%
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
85 of 138 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 72 · most liked firstAs a surgeon, I believe this game has potential, but it's very buggy. The further I get into the game, I experience more bugs. I am able to complete and diagnose all the patients correctly but at the end of the day, it says I didn't meet the quota. And it would be a lot better if there was less of the AI generated material. It would be better to have actual people voice the characters, and if the characters weren't AI generated either. I would have recommended, but as it is now, most probably…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doctor Life Simulator offers an intriguing concept — stepping into the shoes of a young doctor starting his career, diagnosing patients, and managing a growing clinic. There are some genuinely enjoyable moments: listening to heartbeats, checking temperatures, running tests, or juggling between medical duties and hospital management. When it works, the game feels like a light medical drama where every patient has a bit of personality, and sometimes you end up being more of a therapist than a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doctor Life Simulator presents a core idea with potential: running a clinic, diagnosing patients (based on complaints and simple checks), and expanding your facilities. As a fan of the genre, the concept initially piqued my interest. The Diagnosis: Promising Core, Critical Flaws The fundamental loop of seeing patients and managing a clinic is functional, albeit shallow. Diagnoses are overly simplistic, relying on just a couple of symptoms, and patient variety is severely lacking – they look…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-Doctor, how long do I have left to live? -Five. -Five years? Months? -Four, three... Wow. Here we have a doctor simulator, or rather, a Life simulator where you play as a doctor. Unlike typical simulators, this one gives you an entire life to live, starting with household chores and going to work, all the way to actual medical practice and treating patients. And it’s really good. The game feels different, you truly sense the weight of every surgery and every patient. As for the gameplay,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Brought this, played for 15 minutes and refunded. This is not much better than the demo that was out a few months back. So much lag at the start. Once I get to the hospital, it didn't lag so much (fortunately) however the checkup process is the same for everyone and so many things missing. No weight checks, no blood pressure checks, no flu shot etc. Back on wish list but would check in 6 months time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey, a medical doctor here 👋🏼 and this game has insane potential. I’ve been waiting for so long for Doctor Life Simulator to be released and it’s honestly everything I’ve ever wanted in a medical sim, the details, the whole idea of waking up, driving to work, getting into accidents, getting cussed at on the way, and showing up late sounds a little bit too familiar 🤪 but right now it’s still lacking depth. The foundation is really strong, but it needs refinement to reach its full potential.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We waited 4 different date changes for this crap. Lags so bad! Seems like it could have potential, but this game is not ready. I would not recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is buggy and laggy. It wouldn't get passed the training and every time you look around your screen blurs.. I had high hopes that were sadly knocked out.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you for Blackburne Games Studio for giving me a key to this game. In Doctor Life Simulator you diagnose patients and manage the hospital you work at, meanwhile you have to make some decisions which could effect your career and the hospital's reputation. I like the idea of the game: for treating patients you need to listen to their initial report then conduct your own tests and based on these results you can make your own diagnose. Also, managing the hospital is mainly to get the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game's pretty nice. started in the morning, suddenly it's evening. really got into it. would be cool if there were more cases.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun, but could use more content. feels a bit repetitive toward the end. still worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I dont ever write reviews but for this one i definitely have to. This game is unplayable. I wake up and go to the office and then afterwards nothing happens. I walk to the computer in my office and take my 1st patient and the clock never changes nothing happens. There is no tutorial and some language issues also. I was excited for this game to come out as it was on my wishlist and i literally just woke up and bought it. But until certain issues are fixed i will not be playing this game. Also…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very repetitive
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Negative review solely due to the way time management is handled. The time to get from your house to the clinic is so short that you're forced to do things like drive between buildings and speed all the way there. Having flashbacks to the days of playing Crazy Taxi and Driver. The driving segment should be optional, and not timed. It's weird, pointless, completely ridiculous, and sets the tone that this isn't a game to be taken seriously. The second problem with time management is just how…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am waiting dev uptades. I believe they will fix this game...It has some potential....
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still very early in development it should be an early access, I cant even load the game because it doesn't support 2K screens and there isn't a way for upscaling it to my resolution. As a medical student i hoped for something to give me a glimpse of my future as the concept is pretty cool but what a wasted opportunity, I hope you guys fix this issue so I could at least have an experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dr. Life Simulator offers an intriguing concept of diagnosing patients, but the inclusion of a timer limits the ability to fully engage with the process in a thoughtful, deliberate way. While it’s clear that the game is designed to add an element of challenge, the time-based mechanic can feel frustrating when you’re trying to truly listen to the patient and work through the symptoms. A recommendation would be to allow players the option to remove or adjust the timer, offering a more relaxed,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is absolutely not playable and totally tragic. I dont even know how you accept to sell this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Fun and Engaging Medical Experience! Doctor Life Simulator offers a unique mix of strategy, creativity, and immersive gameplay. As a doctor running your clinic in the bustling Brightwater City, you'll diagnose patients, manage resources, and make life-saving decisions. The game is filled with exciting mini-games for diagnostics, a compelling storyline, and plenty of customization options for your clinic. Recent updates have improved localization, added helpful tutorials, and introduced…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this could be good but why do companies use partial controller support now a days? Who wants to use a controller mouse and keyboard all at once? JUst do full controller support and this would be so much better
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In this game, you play as a young doctor beginning his very first day at a small private clinic. There isn’t much of a story, and outside of the medical work itself, the game offers only a few small personal touches. You have an apartment where you can browse the news or even purchase a new car, but these features don’t add much substance to the overall experience. Driving, in particular, feels underwhelming. The steering is overly sensitive, making it easy to swerve out of control, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From diagnosis to surgery, every step feels important. Doctor Life is seriously immersive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not bad doctor simulator, but besides just examining people, the game offers hospital construction, trips around the city by car, the choice of which depends on you. All in all, it's a whole life simulator.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I see a lot of potential in this game. I picked it up on release, and while there are a few rough spots here and there, they're nothing that can’t be fixed with some polish. From what I've seen in the developer’s Discord channel, they’re already working on updates, so it’s clear they’re committed to refining the game. What really excites me, though, is the strong community that’s already formed around it. The developers have shown they care deeply about both the game and its players, actively…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**Patient Name:** Doctor Life Simulator **Date of Admission:** 06/02/2025 **Initial Assessment:** Upon examination, Doctor Life Simulator presents with symptoms consistent with its price point: light-modest content and straightforward design. These findings are within normal limits for this stage of development and young age for a premature birth (Early Access). Patient will need a lot of care to reach maturity, as this progresses, the price-point may increase. **Medical History:** As…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a positive potential. Although it is not a full version, the whole system related to the simulator works. The game is still open for development. I wish success to the team.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow this is insanely bad. The game barely works and the language keeps switching to Turkish randomly and if you guess wrong which button to choose to be able to switch the language, you end up exiting and have to restart the tutorial which is very slow. I realize it is in early access, but it should never have been released at all in this state, even for cheap. 0/10 would not recommend right now.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did not think a game could get this bad The same patients will come and see you every day, with the same symptoms and diagnosis. The voice lines are just AI slop (which was not disclosed on their steam page) The models have no consistency. Just an asset flip with some AI sprinkled in The titles for the voices get mixed around constantly, so the patient will be telling you something that you're saying to them The age and photo of the patient in the dashboard do not change The game feels…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No do not reccomeend atm it is garbage when you launch on steam it is not even full screen and the roadmap shows up on right and overlays where you see new game and settings and so you cant even click on new game or settings to change the screen mode I wanted to play and stream the game sure my 21000k followers on tik tok would have enjoyed so sorry dev I am putting in for refund but if you fix and want send me press kit and content creator key i will try it again for now to it is a no go and I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needs a lot of work in general, but has potential.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a terrible game. The idea is great in theory (a doctor sim), but this is just executed badly. It's like they didn't even try.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game has potential but i will say if you like it slow do not get its very fast pasted i failed my first go round and probs wont play it till they make it easier or a easier option as theirs not really much help within the game each symptoms theirs only 2 to 3 on each illness the clinic shutdown feature is such a let down as its a quick pasted game and for some people either if you have a disability were you may need to take it slow you cant really i don't really think they put much thought in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An exciting doctor simulator with a deep story and realistic diagnosis! Become a real doctor: treat patients, develop the clinic and immerse yourself in their stories. Every minute counts!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A doctor simulator where you have to save people. The game is exciting, the graphics are nice, the gameplay is fun and interesting!people, not kill them. I recommend trying the game and helping people from their inevitable death!a shaking game for anyone who dreams of feeling like a real doctor! Very realistic gameplay, a variety of patient cases, and exciting surgeries. The graphics are nice, the controls are intuitive, and the hospital atmosphere is perfectly conveyed. I especially like that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty solid for the price. don’t expect a triple A game but it’s worth it. had fun for hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has become better after the updates. lets being a doctor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needs work. Very low-budget game. It could be a lot better. Super repetitive and overall got boring very fast. Update: It's been nearly a year now, and even with a response from the developers of this game saying there will be additions in the future, there has been close to nothing that's actually beneficial to the game- just more low-budget garbage. Take your money elsewhere.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →graphics are simple but kinda cute. animations not the best but they do the job. different types of patients keep it interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s simple but weirdly satisfying. Feels good when you diagnose right and the patient’s happy. Not perfect, but totally worth a shot."
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As chiropractor, This game need more work, but I like were is it going. Needs different assessment tools. This get repetitive fast.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like Doctor Life Simulator, but I ended up uninstalling it. My biggest problem is how fast the in-game time moves. The workday is around 9 AM–5 PM, but you don't get enough time to properly examine and diagnose patients. I wanted a doctor simulator where I could actually read the patient's symptoms, look at their test results, think about the diagnosis, and then choose the right treatment. Instead, I constantly felt rushed. I also don't like that doing poorly financially can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →how do i clean the floors after they throw up
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Update: They stepped in quickly and made both modes available. Thank you! Why can't you play regular mode? The update today will not go past the tutorial on the chair part. I bought this game to play as a doctor and diagnose patients. Now all I can do is build a hospital. I played yesterday and was able to diagnose patients. All that progress is now gone and this is like a totally different game. I do not like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A medical doctor simulator built around various mini-games, but it currently needs a lot of polish. The clinic customization, examination mini-games, and progression systems show potential, yet the gameplay becomes repetitive quickly. The city driving sections feel unnecessary in the current state, even if ambulance driving is planned for later. The game lacks focus, needs refinement, and the frequent use of AI-generated content becomes distracting. Overall, the idea is promising, but the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"It has an interesting concept, but suffers from flaws in its implementation, including bugs, shallow gameplay, and a lack of polish in the visual and sound elements. If you're interested in the game's idea and don't mind rough gameplay, it might be worth trying it on sale, but otherwise it's recommended to wait for updates that could fix the bugs and add more content."
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprisingly deep medical sim! Diagnosing varied patients is engaging, and hospital management adds great strategic depth.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I thought this would be a simple medical game, but it really pulled me in. The patients aren’t just a set of symptoms, they feel like real people with quirks and backstories. Sometimes you end up being more of a therapist than a doctor, which makes things surprisingly engaging. Managing the hospital is also addictive: you’re constantly torn between upgrading equipment, hiring staff, and keeping the budget under control. I caught myself playing for hours, trying to save yet another stubborn…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This truly atmospheric simulator reveals many aspects of a doctor's life and allows you to experience the role.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Step into the shoes of a dedicated medical professional in Doctor Life Simulator. Experience the challenges and triumphs of running your own medical practice, from diagnosing complex illnesses to performing life-saving surgeries.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game offers addictive gameplay, intuitive controls, and charming visuals. The medical scenarios feel thoughtful and engaging. Highly recommended for a satisfying, relaxing experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →games unplayable. opens into the hospital without any tutorial, wont stay full screen, can't even properly play the game. waste of 5 bucks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sadly this game wasn't playable for me. The reason being that I experienced too many bugs. Patients kept getting diagnosed while I hadn't done so. Even in the middle of trying to monitor their heart rate they would question my diagnosis and lock the game up. I know there is a timer on patients, what I had happen was with patients sporting 200+ seconds over their heads. Hope future holds updates that makes this playable. I realize that this is early access, but it feels it has too many bugs to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wowww what a God awful game. Buggy, clunky mess. Goals you can't even start, people walking IN the floor, controls like you're wading through treacle. Should never have even reached early access at all. Do not buy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When the game is played, the image appears overly magnified, hindering gameplay and preventing access to screen settings to adjust it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →in the current state its in i can not recommend this game. it needs more attention. the game just throws you into situations without any context for example it doesnt tell you what a high glucose level is it just expects you to know. not to mention its pretty much all ai generated so most of the stuff is medically inaccurate
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →taking the same patients over and over and over again is very exhausting! and no way to save is even more exhausting! (unless im just missing it! which is possible) its almost impossible to grow in this game which is frustrating.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doctor Life Simulator offers realistic medical gameplay with engaging challenges. Highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this doctor sim! Realistic cases, great management, fun stories. A must-play! ⚕️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charming indie medical sim with simple but fun mechanics. Perfect for casual play. Basic but satisfying diagnosis minigames. Hope devs add more procedures in updates!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Suddenly I'm diagnosing my toaster with chronic bread deficiency and performing emergency CPR on my couch cushions. My cat gives me side-eye every time I approach with that "medical professional" look—turns out you can't actually cure zoomies with virtual antibiotics.
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