Prescribe and Pray news & patch notes

Engine:

Prescribe and Pray began development on April 1st, 2025, using Godot version 4.3.

Since then, I haven’t updated the engine, because each change brings its share of incompatibilities, despite the additions and fixes in newer versions.

However, some players experienced crashes on different days of gameplay, despite all my modifications and optimizations. So, I decided to migrate to a more stable version of Godot. Version 4.3 could have issues with AMD configurations.

This is the biggest change in this update, because although most of the game seems unaffected, I had to readapt some systems. Hopefully, the game will run better for everyone!

Fixes:

• Document opening has been modified to no longer cause freezes when creating a document on low-end configurations.

• Similarly, document selection could still cause problems on some configurations, resulting in multiple annoying openings, fixed.

• When closing a document with right-click, the top document in the stack was not always the one closed, fixed.

• Shader for scene fade transitions has been rewritten. Less resource-intensive, but just as functional.

• Resetting the piggy bank! With each new piggy bank, the first bill inserted sometimes displayed the previous balance in addition to the new amount. Sorry, but this is now fixed :)

• Pepito was not considered "dead" in certain cases. From now on, if you prescribe him a harmful medicine, you will not receive the mission payment.

As you can see, this update is focused on optimization. I noticed a significant improvement in framerate on my old laptop.

Feel free to discuss it on the forum. I’m a solo developer and don’t have access to a wide range of hardware to test every change. I only have you :)

Every piece of feedback is valuable, good or bad.

And once again, if you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review.

Already 2,000 players, but very few are willing to share their experience, which makes it harder when the negative minority takes over.

Thank you, and enjoy the game, Anthony

Fixes:

• End-of-game summary corrected. Most values were stuck at “0” due to an incorrect variable name, now fixed.

• The cursor was sometimes inconsistent and wouldn’t switch to the “Finger” icon when it should, fixed.

• More issues with unintended document openings on certain configurations, fixed.

• Overlapping banknotes at the start of the day. Sometimes they would rearrange themselves when hovering over them; this should now be handled properly at launch.

• Fines received even when the correct treatment was given! Rare, but I managed to reproduce it (once). It should now be fixed (to be confirmed).

• Regarding the end-of-day crash, I modified several scripts that may still have been called after the scene change. I don’t currently see any other possible source explaining the issue. Fortunately, this only affects a very small number of players, but I’m doing everything I can to resolve it completely.

If you enjoy the game, feel free to leave a review 🙂

Enjoy the game, Anthony

Various fixes:

• Some players were able to fix their crash issues by playing in windowed mode, so I’ve changed how fullscreen works. Hopefully the game will now run properly for everyone.

• If the crash was caused by the “End of Day” button, it should no longer happen. I’ve added additional safeguards.

• Added a new NPC “repair” system to prevent missing data that could sometimes occur in older save files, which could cause invisibility issues — or worse.

• When exiting the blood pressure monitor after turning the patient “red,” they would not return to their original color. This has been fixed.

• A new “Clock Speed” option has been added to slow down time for those who need it. By default, the value remains at 1.0 and can go down to 0.5 (time moves at half speed).

• Replaced “W” with “F” for gender display in the English translation.

• When changing language, the first and last name on the ID card could become misaligned. Fixed.

• Added a delay before the dialogue bubble reappears after a “rear” auscultation. It feels more visually comfortable now (or maybe it was just bothering me).

• Fixed an unwanted noise in the intro during the rabbit eating sound.

• Several minor issues with no major impact have also been fixed.

It has now been one week since Prescribe and Pray was released!

Sales and positive feedback have exceeded my expectations, thank you all for that.

If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review. Many fixes have been implemented to provide the best experience possible, and some negative reviews have not been updated despite these improvements.

Enjoy the game,

Anthony

Various fixes:

• Faster fade transition, adjusted and potentially fixing a crash issue (to be confirmed)

• NPC sometimes invisible, with hair color set to , fixed

• Missing ID photo (especially in photo anomaly cases), fixed

• Focus sometimes remaining on a different document than the selected one, attempted fix, to be confirmed

• Missing bra on female patients when using the stethoscope, fixed

• Added four additional tutorial pages (Close a document with right-click / Give the prescription or refusal to the patient / Accept a bribe / Weigh a patient)

• Various minor quality-of-life improvements

Thank you for continuing to play, for wishlisting the game, and of course for buying it ^^

If you’re enjoying the game, feel free to leave a review, I truly appreciate it in advance.

Anthony

A wide range of miscellaneous fixes:

• Dialogue bubble not disappearing when a patient leaves, fixed

• Dialogue bubble sometimes still visible after using a tool, fixed

• Office arrow appearing before the arrival of Christian Croustillant, fixed

• Patient no longer reacts to tools after a refusal or a treatment (prevents transition issues where the patient would leave half-naked…)

• Multiple stability fixes related to potential null variables (possible crash cause)

• Finger-shaped cursor stuck permanently under certain conditions, fixed

• Added finger-shaped cursor for the refusal box

• Documents unintentionally thrown into the trash without being nearby, fixed

• “Light reflection” texture (symptom of a specific disease) sometimes incorrect, fixed

• Minor fixes related to dialogue bubble hover effects

• Killing a patient with the blood pressure monitor now correctly increases the “patients killed” stat by 1 (my oversight), fixed

• Added a few new last names

• Missing animation for the “office prisoner” when their calm reaches zero, added

• Footstep sounds for some NPCs were not affected by the sound effects volume setting, fixed

It was a long day, but I hope these efforts will allow players who experienced stability issues to enjoy the game more smoothly!

Thank you for your feedback and your patience,

Anthony

A few additional fixes:

• Office scroll button becoming invisible after several “slaps”, fixed

• Interactions sometimes blocked by dialogue bubbles, fixed

• Faulty blood pressure monitor resetting to zero, fixed

• Possible fix for black screen issues — to be confirmed

• Patient disappearing after using a tool, fixed

• “Sick leave” anomaly triggered when the patient didn’t need one, fixed

• Books overlapping after multiple open/close actions, fixed

Minor adjustments:

• The surgeon will now only appear starting from Day 4, to keep the first days calmer

• Added sound effects for the blood pressure monitor when entering and leaving the ear

• Slightly faster fade transitions between scene changes

Thank you for your feedback and your patience,

Anthony

Some additional fixes:

• Overlapping books; fixed

• NPC reactions to “slaps” and their consequences; fixed

• Black screen at the start of a new day; hopefully, we won’t hear about this again! Thanks to the players who took the time to send me their save files so I could track down the cause. Waiting for confirmation from those affected.

Thank you for your feedback and your patience, Anthony

The 1.0.2 update introduced a new issue, which is fixed here:

• Blocking dialogue bubble

• Death photo in the newspaper not displaying after a restart

Thank you for your feedback.

Hello,

Here is a new patch that hopefully includes a fix for the black screen issue some players were experiencing:

• “End of Day” button fixed (waiting for confirmation on the forum)

• Achievements now unlock instantly instead of only when closing the game

• The scroll button on the desk could disappear, fixed

• A special character could not appear on Day 22, fixed

• Some remaining issues with dialogue bubbles, fixed

• Game Over not triggering under certain conditions, fixed

• Various very minor issues have also been addressed

I invite you to post in the forum’s bug report thread to confirm whether this update has resolved your issue, or to report any other problems.

And the demo?

Regarding the demo, I understand that some issues may still affect certain players. It will be updated once the most critical problems have been fully and reliably fixed in the full version of the game. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you, Anthony

Hello,

Following your feedback, I’ve fixed several issues that could block some players. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to reproduce most of the reported bugs, so please don’t hesitate to let me know if any issues persist.

Fixes included:

• Overly long passwords in German that could block progression on Day 10 have been replaced

• Unintended opening of posters when selecting another element

• Black screen after loading a scene, fixed

• Dialogue bubble could close or get stuck, fixed

• Issue with fines being issued for healthy patients

• Other typos and collision issues

I hope these fixes resolve the problems you encountered and allow you to enjoy the game as it was meant to be played.

I’d like to remind you that I’m a solo developer, this is my very first game, and I’m doing my best to balance development with work and family life.

Thanks again for your feedback, Anthony

Hello,

It’s real! Prescribe and Pray is out today!

As a solo developer who has been working on this game for 9 months, I still can’t believe it.

I hope you’ll enjoy the humor and fun I tried to infuse into the game, sprinkled with references that may be a little obscure, mostly for a French audience, and that you’ll have a great time playing!

I will continue to release updates as needed to fix any issues or bugs that may appear. Stay tuned!

A bit of context:

Prescribe and Pray was born from a crazy challenge: to make my very first game. I had always had Papers, Please in mind (which is truly brilliant) and an older game, Theme Hospital, which was part of my childhood (the ’90s). From this combination came the idea of a slightly crazy clinic, really strange patients, and a doctor, you, forced to do your job.

June 2025:

Even though you can already recognize the foundation of the game, a lot of progress has been made, and not just visually.

Final words:

I want to thank my team:

• Arnaud, for his amazing music that perfectly accompanies the game.

• The testing team: Fred, Chewbacca, and Lemmy, for their exceptional dedication, spending dozens of hours hunting down every little bug.

Thank you all!

The future of the game depends on how you receive it. So:

Put on your lab coat, take your seat, and step into the craziest clinic in France!

Hello everyone,

After several months without updates, this demo version is finally ready in its most complete form yet. New features, fixes, and a faithful representation of the full game.

What has changed?

• New major characters: Léon, the doctor next door, and Yves, the persistent but incompetent police officer, make their first appearance—planting the seeds for their future regular visits.

• A hidden special character: Appearing only rarely, not everyone will encounter them. Others are available in the full game.

• New music (thanks, Arnaud!)

• A redesign of the title and game over screens

• Save system: You can finally save your progress! Saves are compatible with the full game, allowing you to continue your playthrough later :)

• Bonus rules introduced: On day 5, Management may reward you with a bonus if you meet the conditions. This one is simple, discover more in the full game.

• Clearer gameplay information: For example, the “Leave” button has been renamed to “Shh, I’m thinking,” and the word “possible” has been added to symptoms in the manual.

• A clearer, more concise tutorial

Fixes:

Many improvements have been made gradually, resulting in a much more comfortable experience. Not everything can be listed, but among others:

• Click-related issues

• Document movement problems

• Typos and missing translations

• Unloaded textures

• Diagnosis errors

• Options preferences not being applied

• Game-breaking bugs

Final words:

Thank you again for your feedback and patience. Prescribe and Pray is now in a fully playable state and faithfully captures the atmosphere and gameplay of the full game in a demo that, while limited, is dense enough to make you want to continue the adventure.

Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Last Breath Clinic opens its doors on February 6, 2026

Hello,

Since the Steam Next Fest demo last October, the game has evolved significantly, grown deeper, and is now preparing for release in the near future.

I didn’t have the opportunity to share updates week after week, so I hope this message reassures those of you who already enjoyed the experience, as well as those who haven’t taken the plunge yet, and sparks your curiosity once again.

Prescribe and Pray, the game about a not-so-qualified doctor:

With over 2,500 additional wishlists gained during the last festival, there’s no doubt many players found the experience enjoyable, intriguing, and refreshingly original.

That’s true. You’re absolutely right.

But you haven’t seen anything yet…

A quick reminder:

The demo offered (and still offers):

• 5 in-game days

• 5 absurd diseases

• 3 diagnostic tools

• 3 key story characters

For an estimated playtime of 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the player.

The full game will feature:

• A brand-new menu visual identity

• 31 in-game days (≈ 6 hours of gameplay)

• 6 diagnostic tools

• 6 major characters, each appearing multiple times throughout the story

• Several unique (and missable) characters, all with their own backstories, moral choices, and rewards to enrich your playthroughs

• Absurdity, cynicism, dark humor, and silly wordplay (especially in French)

• New control rules and surveillance checkpoints to avoid sending your patients straight to the grave

• A daily automatic save system (compatible with the upcoming demo update)

• 20+ new diseases, each stranger than the last

• 18 endings (including game over scenarios): Your actions and decisions will shape the path to your ending

• Several achievements (work in progress)

A word from the developer:

A huge thank you to each and every one of you—players who took the time to step into my universe, added the game to their wishlist, left comments, and reported bugs or gameplay issues.

Without you, the game wouldn’t be where it is today.

Hello everyone!

This new version 0.4.4.3 brings several fixes, including some that could be blocking:

Minor Fixes:

• Fixed the concierge’s hat appearing over his sideburns instead of under.

• Tensiometer bug fixed: the head size now correctly returns to normal during deflation.

• Corrected positioning of prescriptions given to the wrong patient.

• Photo anomaly: hair no longer “pops” when removed and replaced.

• Buttons to close documents now work even when exactly overlapping.

• Added a few new patient names for more variety.

Blocking Bug Fixes:

• Dialogue bubble bug fixed: bubbles no longer stay on screen and block the next patient.

• Documents that always followed the mouse and blocked clicks have been fixed (to be confirmed).

Thank you again for your feedback and patience — every bug report helps make the game better!

Anthony - Nuclear Rabbits

Thank you all for the Next Fest!

The Steam Next Fest has just ended, and I want to sincerely thank everyone for all the support you’ve shown for Prescribe and Pray during the event. Whether you played the demo, left a review, added the game to your wishlist, or simply talked about it with others — thank you!

With this post, I’d like to share some results — where the game started, and how far the festival helped push it. Of course, Prescribe and Pray wasn’t a massive breakout success, but that was never the goal. For a small first project by a solo developer, with no community or visibility at the start, these numbers are still very encouraging in my eyes:

Preparation:

To prepare for the festival and gather as much feedback as possible to improve the game experience, an early demo was released on October 1st. I don’t know the exact numbers from that time, but they weren’t impressive — fewer than 300 people had added the game to their wishlist, and I had no real idea how to increase that number.

Fortunately, two well-known French streamers gave me an incredible opportunity by showcasing the demo to their audiences — Heyar, just a few days after its release, and Mynthos, about a week later, right before the festival began. I can’t thank them enough — their help brought in hundreds of additional wishlists, which made a huge difference heading into the event.

Before the Festival :

October 13, 7 PM GMT+1

• 884 wishlists

• 1,542 downloads

• 711 players

• 72 followers on the Steam page

After the Festival :

October 20, 7 PM GMT+1

• 2,576 wishlists (+1,692)

• 4,255 downloads (+2,713)

• 2,623 players (+1,912)

• 123 followers (+51)

• And already 18 reviews (94% positive)

It’s been a week full of surprises. I honestly thought I’d barely reach 1,500 total wishlists, so seeing so many people discover, comment on, and share the demo truly moved me. Your feedback (and especially your bug reports) helped the game improve significantly throughout the event.

Thank you again for all your energy and kindness. The next step is coming soon — with version 0.4.5, which should fix a few remaining issues, followed by a longer development phase that I’ll share updates about as much as possible.

Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone!

This version 0.4.4.2 brings another wave of small fixes based on your feedback:

• Fixed the positioning of first and last names in English (hopefully).

• The clock no longer freezes after the concierge’s visit.

• Adjusted overlapping dialogue bubbles and buttons on certain posters.

• Fixed an issue where Monique’s photo didn’t display correctly on the ID card (hopefully!).

• The doctor’s name no longer resets to “Toubib” when starting a second new game.

• Various fixes for collisions, dialogue bubbles, and display history.

• Optimized NPC loading for better stability.

Some bugs — like the invisible patient or the ID photo always showing Monique — are still impossible to reproduce. I’ve spent the whole day trying! If you encounter these issues, please share as many details as possible.

Thanks again for your feedback and patience — each fix makes the game a little smoother!

Anthony - Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone!

Thanks again for all your feedback following version 0.4.4! Many of you spotted a few small issues, and this update is here to fix them.

Fixes:

• The day start time has been restored to 8 AM! It was mistakenly stuck at 4 PM due to some internal testing — which explains why there was only one patient per day.

• The threat letter no longer disappears at the end of day 5: A rewrite of the “patient papers” system was causing the issue.

• The computer buttons should now be accessible at all times: At least, I hope so — I wasn’t able to reproduce the bug myself, but everything seems to work fine during testing. I’ll be waiting for your feedback to confirm!

Thanks again for your quick and detailed reports! I especially feel bad about the time oversight, and I hope this fix will encourage you to give the demo another try.

See you soon for what’s next, Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone!

Thank you again for all your feedback on the demo — it continues to be incredibly helpful in improving Prescribe and Pray. This update 0.4.4 brings a solid batch of fixes, adjustments, and a few new features to make your workdays smoother.

New Features:

• Diploma signature and name selection at the start of the game! (Player request)

• Day 1 clock is now frozen to make the tutorial phase easier to follow. (Player request)

• The Janitor has been added and will drop by to say hello on Day 2!

• The manual now blinks from the very first day. (Player request)

• The confidential folder now properly displays patient files you place inside it.

• Fines clarified: the name of the related illness is now shown in penalty messages when the wrong prescription is made. (Player request)

• Added a new visual symptom for Baloonitis to make detection easier.

• Added mustaches, a nose, and a complete redesign of Monique’s appearance.

• Added a “Report a Bug” button directly in-game to simplify feedback.

Fixes & Adjustments:

• Floating head bug fixed (hopefully for good…).

• Collision adjustments: posters and NPCs now properly detect not just heads and bodies, but also hair and ears.

• Fixed text overlap issues in Spanish and Portuguese.

• Thermometer optimized: no more lag and improved zone detection.

• Fixed various collision issues (documents, objects, dialogue bubbles…).

• Pointer corrected after a patient’s death.

• Removed the ability to give items to passing NPCs.

• Various other minor issues fixed.

Thank you for your feedback, bug reports, and kindness! Each update is built thanks to you — so please keep sharing your thoughts on the demo page or the forum, it really helps!

The Next Fest is ending soon, and the next update will most likely be the last one (unless major bugs appear). Until then, enjoy this new version… and try not to rack up too many fines.

See you soon, Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone!

A new update (version 0.4.3) has just been released to polish the demo experience ahead of the Steam Next Fest.

Highlights:

• Patient files are now visible inside the folder organizer.

• Many collision and interaction fixes (buttons, bell, documents, tools…).

• Tonometer and thermometer adjustments — improved positions, sounds, and behavior.

• The clock now correctly stops at 5 PM, with better hand visibility.

• Automatic stamp behavior improved for smoother use.

• Various visual, audio, and ergonomic fixes (cursors, sounds, shadows, menus, etc.).

Huge thanks to everyone who’s been testing the demo — your feedback is incredibly helpful in hunting down those sneaky bugs before the festival!

See you soon, Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for your feedback on the demo! This update brings several fixes, adjustments, and small quality-of-life improvements for your future sessions of… questionable prescriptions.

New Features & Improvements:

• Added a button to skip the introduction

• The stamp can now also be used via drag-and-drop

• Reorganized medical tools: the flashlight and thermometer have swapped places for better logic

• Added new tutorial pages explaining controls and tool usage

• If you prescribe more medication than necessary, expect a fine from now on

Fixes:

• Fixed several minor typos and text issues in French

• Game Over bug fixed: you’ll no longer be forced to restart from the very beginning

• Clicking on documents is now more reliable

• Fixed duplicate medications per disease

• Numerous small bugs fixed

Your feedback is invaluable! Through your messages and the few videos I’ve seen, you’ve helped make Prescribe and Pray better and better! A lot of changes and fixes came directly from your suggestions — so please, keep them coming!

See you soon for more updates, Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Hello everyone!

A small update for the demo has just been released (version 0.4.1) featuring:

Minor fixes:

• Adjusted some shadows and visual elements to improve readability.

• Fixed various bugs.

New languages available:

• German 🇩🇪

• Spanish 🇪🇸

• Brazilian Portuguese 🇧🇷

A huge thank you to everyone who has already played the demo and shared their feedback — it helps me a lot in improving the experience ahead of the Steam Next Fest.

Feel free to play again in these translated versions and let me know what you think!

See you soon, Anthony – Nuclear Rabbits

Yesterday, October 1st, the demo of Prescribe and Pray was finally released!

This is a big step for me and my team (which is… just me), and it truly means a lot.

Available in version 0.4, the demo allows everyone to discover the gameplay and the universe of the game. It took me 6 months to reach this point, and while it is of course not perfect, it still represents a good overall impression of the game.

A few points about the demo:

In order to provide a pleasant and fairly substantial experience that immerses you in the game world, you will find, among other things:

• 5 days of consultations, for a total playtime of about 45 minutes

• A short intro presenting the story and a shady-looking character

• An unexpected yet crucial management mechanic (under the desk)

• A tutorial accessible in the binder so you won’t get lost

• Accessibility options for your comfort (volume, toggleable auto-input, and close-document button)

• An obvious reference to the French healthcare system

• Humor and absurdity, but always in the context of serious work

• A few hints about what’s coming next

Clarification about AI

Many have asked me if the visuals came from AI. The answer is no.

• Prescribe and Pray does not use any AI-generated resources.

• Steam would not allow the release of a demo without disclosing such usage.

• Thank you to everyone who defended me against this unfair criticism.

Reviews, Comments, and Wishlists

Each of these things is absolutely crucial for a solo indie developer like me.

• Reviews: They are important to show Steam that players are engaged, but they also help highlight issues or reassure future players.

• Comments: The demo page has a dedicated section, and every piece of feedback—positive or negative—helps improve the game and the experience.

• Wishlists: They are the cornerstone of visibility on Steam. If you enjoy the demo or the description, please consider adding Prescribe and Pray to your wishlist. Every wishlist helps lift the game out of invisibility.

What’s next?

Prescribe and Pray has entered a major turning point in its development. It is no longer just a prototype but a game in the making.

• It will take part in the upcoming Steam Next Fest in October, to meet players directly.

• I will continue working on the game, with regular updates polishing the demo throughout the festival.

• The full release is planned for the end of this year, though a slight delay cannot be ruled out.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you. Thank you so much for your support!

More than two weeks after this page went live, the teaser is finally here! This is a big step for me, a lone, multitasking independent developer.

I focused this teaser on gameplay so that everyone can get an idea of what Prescribe and Pray has to offer, including:

• Random generation of both physical and personal patients.

• The five diseases currently available and their symptoms in the game.

• The examination tools available to the player in the early days and how they work.

• The many ways to make mistakes when checking documents.

• The ability to remove your patients' hair to better check their height despite thick hair or a swollen head.

• Prescribing treatments and refusing “non-compliant” patients.

• The presence of a tutorial integrated into the document holder.

• The possibility of making a serious mistake leading to the immediate death of the patient.

• The many bribes to accept or refuse (beware of the consequences...).

A demo should be out soon, just saying... In the meantime, if you want to play doctor in a quirky but dangerous France where every action counts, Prescribe and Pray is for you!

Be sure to add it to your wish list so you don't miss any upcoming announcements, and support an enthusiast in his endeavor.

Thank you.