Project Hospital vs Smart Factory Tycoon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Project Hospital wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Smart Factory Tycoon is $7.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Project Hospital | Smart Factory Tycoon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 52 |
| Quality | 83 | 54 |
| Value | 42 | 75 |
| Popularity | 32 | 19 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.97 | $0.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 89% positive | 66.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 378 | 33 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Project HospitalSmart Factory Tycoon
Details and requirements
| Item | Project Hospital | Smart Factory Tycoon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2018 | March 26, 2022 |
| Developers | Oxymoron Games | Turquoise Revival Games |
| Publishers | Oxymoron Games | IndieArk, GrabTheGames |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 6600K, AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i5-4460 | AMD FX-6350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 460 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | AMD Radeon R7-265X |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Recommended display: 24“ with 1920 x 1080 resolution | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Project Hospital or Smart Factory Tycoon?
Project Hospital won the comparison against Smart Factory Tycoon based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Project Hospital worth buying over Smart Factory Tycoon?
Based on the metrics, Project Hospital won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Smart Factory Tycoon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC