CorsixTH

Can your phone run a classic hospital management sim with full mouse-free controls?

CorsixTH is a faithful open-source port of Bullfrog's legendary 1997 strategy game Theme Hospital, rebuilt from the ground up for touchscreens and Android devices. Unlike typical mobile adaptations that strip features, this version preserves the complete real-time simulation—every diagnosis, every patient queue, every exploding vending machine—while replacing the original keyboard-and-mouse interface with a finger-driven control scheme.

No emulation layer. No cut content. This is the full Theme Hospital engine, recompiled for modern hardware with enhanced graphics and responsive touch input.

Core functionality and technical setup

Before launching, CorsixTH requires the original Theme Hospital game data files on your device. Two installation methods are supported:

• Manual transfer: Copy the original game folder directly into your device's storage via USB or file manager.
• Automated setup: Use the in-app downloader to install the official demo version automatically, which unlocks the full game experience.

Once the data is in place, the engine delivers the identical gameplay mechanics as the original—design hospital wings, hire and fire staff, research new treatments, and manage patient flow—but with noticeably sharper visuals and controls optimized for capacitive screens.

Touch control system

The interface replaces traditional mouse clicks with direct finger taps. Single-finger gestures act as the primary cursor for selecting rooms, patients, and staff. Two-finger gestures enable smooth panning and scrolling across the hospital map. This design eliminates the need for virtual joysticks or on-screen buttons, giving you precise control over every element without obscuring the game view.

Feature breakdown

• Full Theme Hospital simulation – Manage 40+ room types, 30+ illnesses, and staff with individual traits
• Enhanced graphics engine – Higher resolution sprites and smoother animations than the original release
• Two-finger map navigation – Pinch-to-zoom and drag-to-pan for rapid hospital management
• Turbo mode support – Speed up gameplay without ads or limitations

Why this matters for strategy fans

CorsixTH isn't a simplified mobile spin-off. It's the complete real-time strategy experience that defined the genre: juggle budgets, optimize patient throughput, and keep your hospital's reputation from collapsing. The touch adaptation means you can place furniture, queue treatments, and diagnose patients with the same precision as the PC version—no external controller required.

Download game now

Claim your hospital management advantage today—install CorsixTH and run the full Theme Hospital engine on your phone.

Internet connection required for initial data download. In-app purchases available for optional content.