Two Point Hospital was a refreshing simulation game, hearkening back to the glory days of classic simulation titles like RollerCoaster Tycoon and the like. It's amazing how the developers managed to turn the act of caring for patients into fun - with the gameplay loop receiving enough twists and turns to make it engaging for everyone.
So, it's easy to see why management sim fans were hyped for Two Point Campus. With its availability on Xbox Game Pass as well, players have the opportunity to check out one of the most intricate and fun simulation titles available. Designing campuses and enrolling students is bound to be engaging with Two Point Studios at the helm - here are some great games that can also scratch that itch.
10 RollerCoaster Tycoon
There are many similarities in the designs of both Two Point Hospital and RollerCoaster Tycoon. This is bound to be the case with Two Point Campus as well, making this classic simulation title an easy recommendation for fans of the genre.
Making a theme park from scratch and achieving a set number of goals makes for a great time indeed. With the sheer number of courses present in the modern release of the game, you'll spend a ton of hours creating your dream - or nightmare - rollercoaster.
9 Zoo Tycoon
Another beloved Tycoon game that players absolutely adore is Zoo Tycoon. Moral conundrums aside, there's definitely a ton of appeal to maintaining habitats for exotic animals and keeping them happy enough to improve the quality of the zoo.
Of course, you could also go rogue and let loose some predators on the visitors, but that's just bad PR. Zoo Tycoon let players build the animal sanctuary of their dreams, which was enough to elevate it as a legendary simulation title.
8 The Sims 4
It would be impossible to talk about great simulation games without mentioning The Sims. This series has pretty much become the poster child for simulation games, even though the latest entry in the series started off on the wrong foot.
With a string of patches and content updates, The Sims 4 eventually reached the good graces of most fans. With the sheer number of things to do in the game (including going to University), you can get truly immersed in this wonderful experience.
7 RimWorld
Unlike the PG-13 nature of Two Point Campus, RimWorld is a gritty and brutal game that is for more mature audiences. It combines management gameplay with procedural storytelling, which makes for a truly incredible combination.
It's easy to see why so many people adore RimWorld so much, with its brutal gameplay, compelling you to make more unique stories after the loss of beloved, A.I. generated colonists. Getting players attached to their colonists is what makes RimWorld such a resounding success.
6 Planet Coaster
Given the massive heights that the RollerCoaster Tycoon series reached, it was truly sad to see just how far it had fallen with the launch of RollerCoaster Tycoon World. Thankfully, another game released around the same time, serving as a worthy successor.
Planet Coaster soon became the prime amusement park simulator that fans would flock to. It's a deep title that filled the gap left behind by the RollerCoaster Tycoon series in a truly impressive fashion.
5 Frostpunk
Frostpunk's tonality is the polar opposite of Two Point Campus' light-hearted nature. The game puts you in the spot and makes you take some hard decisions - especially when it comes to the good of the many.
Surviving an age of endless winter is not easy in the slightest, and you need to make sure that the population you're charged with doesn't freeze to death. This, coupled with a wealth of other things that players need to manage, means that there's no time to rest.
4 This Is The Police
The idea of managing a police department might sound a bit boring, but that's what many people thought about running a hospital and a campus too. So, it only makes sense that writing off This is the Police for such a reason would be quite short-sighted.
The game presents a bunch of tough decisions that players need to make to run the precinct properly. From dealing with political figures to maintaining a relationship with the underworld - This is the Police is a pretty long, and surprisingly story-driven experience that's captivating from start to end.
3 Planet Zoo
After the success of Planet Coaster, Frontier Developments realised that the formula they had was nothing short of a gold mine. This let them work on another title in a different setting, but with the same DNA - Planet Zoo.
If Planet Coaster was a spiritual successor to the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, then Planet Zoo is the same for Zoo Tycoon. It might have a steep learning curve, but players who devote some time to learning the mechanics will love just how engaging it is to maintain habitats and keep both, animals and visitors happy.
2 Jurassic World Evolution 2
Ever since Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, it was clear to everyone that the potential of a simulation game set in the Jurassic Park universe would work. This was the formula that Jurassic World Evolution tapped into, with great success.
Its sequel served as a major improvement in most departments and is one of the best simulation games to have launched recently. Sure, profiting from a dinosaur theme park might go against the message of the movie, but game's tonality reminds you of it.
1 Two Point Hospital
It's only obvious that this game should be on the list. Mentioning Two Point Hospital as a recommendation for Two Point Campus fans might be obvious... but it's also the most fitting of the lot.
Creating a hospital from scratch and treating a myriad of fictional and hilarious diseases makes for an engaging gameplay loop. It's a great and imaginative game that is absolutely full to the brim with great content.