My Hospital vs This War of Mine
My Hospital
My Hospital is a hospital-themed simulation game where you get to manage your own virtual hospital. The game does away with realism in its gameplay and lets you treat your patients with a variety of miraculous concoctions like elixirs, pills, syrups, and capsules that you produce at the lab yourself. Naturally, the illnesses that your patients can contract are as equally hilarious. This includes sicknesses like Nasal Hair Disaster and Rudolph Red Nose. There are plenty of fun daily quests, bonus goals, and events for you to complete, and you have a pharmacy where you can sell and buy cures as well.My Hospital may not be at all realistic, but the game is incredibly addictive to play. If you love any of Plinga's games, you'll definitely enjoy playing this one. The gameplay feels a tad bit similar but the game is engaging nonetheless.
This War of Mine
This War of Mine is an indie, 2D survival management game that, unlike most games in its genre, is set not in a post-apocalyptic world but in a war-torn country. Despite being war-themed, the game doesn't cast you into the role of the brave soldier but of the average citizen trying to make the best of the situation and to survive long enough until the war breaks (if it ever).Due to this twist of perspective, along with the fact that every decision and action you make has consequences, both mentally and physically, on the character who did the deed as well as the team, the game ended up having a very tragic undertone and atmosphere throughout its gameplay. After all, you do have to make some difficult decisions in an effort to keep your people alive. From time to time, special events may also pop up and you will need to make a decision to be involved or to stay out of it.
Survival is also another important aspect of the game, and as such, you will need to scavenge for supplies and ensure that your people are well-fed and watered. Materials, tools, and items you gathered over your trips outdoors can be used to craft something else or be sold for some extra cash. During wartime, people are naturally more cautious and for some, more aggressive. It's wise to be careful whenever you encounter other "people" (they are NPCs), especially armed ones, lest your character get slain and your team stumbles straight into depression.
This War of Mine made headlights and game history with its challenging gameplay and of course, its brutally-honest look at the true victims of war. If you think your heart is ready to go through a rollercoaster of emotions, most of which are of the "sad" sort, then, you simply must give this game a try.