Theme Hospital is a simulation video game where players design and manage a hospital. The goal is to treat quirky illnesses, such as Bloaty Head and Lightheadedness, while ensuring patient satisfaction and hospital efficiency. Players must build treatment rooms, hire staff, and manage finances to keep the hospital running smoothly. The game features a humorous art style and engaging gameplay, allowing players to face various challenges, such as outbreaks of unusual diseases and staff management issues. Released in 1997, Theme Hospital has become a classic in the simulation genre, inspiring similar games like Two Point Hospital.