corsixth ☆

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Description:
Open source clone of Theme Hospital

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.69.1@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game theme-hospital retro lua engine

Install: brew install corsixth

About:
CorsixTH is an open-source reimplementation of the 1997 Bullfrog classic, Theme Hospital. It allows you to play the original game on modern operating systems without needing the original DOS environment. The engine also supports high-resolution graphics and extensive modding capabilities.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
High-resolution graphics rendering upscaling original assets
Extensive Lua scripting support for game logic and mods
Support for original game assets via GOG or CD installation

Use Cases:

Retro gaming: Playing Theme Hospital on modern hardware
Game modding: Creating custom levels, rooms, and gameplay mechanics
Game development study: Analyzing open-source game engine architecture

Alternatives:

OpenTTD – Similar open-source reimplementation for Transport Tycoon Deluxe; focuses on transport logistics rather than hospital management.
DOSBox – General DOS emulator; requires original game media but does not offer native resolution scaling or source code access.

License: MIT

Dependencies: ffmpeg, freetype, lpeg, lua, sdl2, sdl2_mixer, mesa

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 2:45am		1	VERSION_BUMP	16b58351