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Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.
Contagion is a zombies, post-apocalyptic and co-op game
developed and published by Monochrome and Inc.
Released on October 25th 2013 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Ukrainian and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 15,428 reviews of which 11,222 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.17€ on G2A.
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- OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Windows® 8 32/64-bit / Windows® 10 32/64-bit
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 10 GB HDD Space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
- Hardware: Mouse & Keyboard
- Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection
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In short, this is what No More Room In Hell 2 SHOULD HAVE BEEN, but it has it's own shortcomings. My most dislike is the Melee system, it's confusing and often times gets you killed, it definitely forces you take the time to learn how it works, No More Room in Hell's melee system felt better and more fleshed out, but in Contagion, often times, it forces you to ditch your melee soon as you find a firearm, and when you do get a firearm, the game gets noticeably more easier so long as you are decent at inventory management with your ammuntion. Otherwise? It's a good game, a bit on the dead side but it has it's fun, It's worth trying.
Despite being a zombie game, the most fun you can have is playing PvP with your friends. We used to play for hours. The game can be clunky at times, and there's nothing particularly memorable or unique about it, but the gunplay is enjoyable and all of the maps are good. Overall, the game is definitely worth it.
To avoid GAME CRASH set "Model / Texture detail" in "Options" - "Video" to "High" ("Medium" for 100% fix). Don't set "Shader detail" lower than "High" or you will not see Gore System. Don't play in "Full screen" mode because ALT-TABing and different software overlays and notifications will produce lags, visual glitches, game crash. Some Workshop items can make game start slow or not start, lag, crash.
Contagion is one of those zombie shooters that never blew up the way it deserved to, but still delivers a surprisingly tense and atmospheric co-op experience. If you’re tired of run-and-gun horde shooters and want something slower, more grounded, and more survival-focused, this game is a refreshing change of pace. The biggest strength here is the atmosphere. Maps feel lived-in and believable, zombies are actually dangerous, and the limited ammo forces you to think before firing. The “one bite can ruin your whole run” vibe adds real tension—especially with friends who definitely won’t panic and accidentally shoot you (they will). The Escape and Hunted modes are still the highlights. Escape is a fun blend of objective-driven co-op and on-the-fly problem-solving, while Hunted adds a competitive spin that keeps things unpredictable. The infection mechanic, where a bitten player slowly turns into a zombie mid-match, remains one of the coolest features in any zombie game. That said, the game isn’t perfect. Player counts are lower these days, and some features feel dated. Solo play is technically possible but not very fun—you really want a group or at least an active server to get the full experience. Animations and UI show their age too, though nothing game-breaking. Bottom line: If you have friends who love slow-burn survival horror or want a more tactical alternative to Left 4 Dead, Contagion is a hidden gem. It’s rough around the edges, but the tension, atmosphere, and unique infection mechanics make it worth diving into even in 2025.
My friend and I nabbed this game on the 2024 Christmas sale... Purely on the basis that it looked interesting. Turned out to be one of the most enthralling and addicting Zombie games on the market! And seems to be a passionate labour of love from dedicated indie devs that have been supporting the game even now! Unlike Left 4 Dead and other contemporary games, this one is a 'realistic' take, where the zombies are slower and die with a simple head shot. This makes for a interesting change of pace whereby the player can be lured into a false sense of security until they are ambushed by a seemingly endless large group. This creates an uneasy sense of tension that is rarely matched in other games especially when the player relies on a flash light in usually dark settings as well as the need to keep an eye on ammo consumption. The player can also enable an 'infection' mode that makes the player have a chance of becoming a zombie after getting hit even once for an extra challenge (although innoculators will cure the infection if you can find one). Every now and then the player will be faced with a sporadic 'horde' that will force the player to contemplate how best to 'crowd control' with a large group of zombies and it can be quit stressful! The best thing about the game is certainly the gun play. There is a variety of guns, each with different ammo types, although some guns are simply better than others and the inventory capacity limit to 4 is definitely a downside that could be better designed. The soundtrack is awesome, especially the 'Death Train' level track. The base campaign 'Last Stop' was thoroughly enjoyable, with lots of exploration and varied levels including some tough scripted sequences. The latest campaign that was recently added, is short but fantastic and very well polished. 'Escape' is the standard game mode that is also conducive of the campaigns, this is a story driven 'objective oriented' mode that is designed to be played single player as well as co op. 'Extraction' is where players must work together to save NPCs in incremental round based hordes. 'Panic' is a harder version of Escape that's recommended for co op, 'Hunted' is PVP where players can exploit being a zombie upon death, 'Flatline' is the 'COD Zombies' style arcade mode and 'Horde' is one endless horde that tasks you with surviving for 25 minutes per map for achievements ;) The game has the capability of modding and there are some custom campaigns in the workshop. All in all my friend and I had a blast and would thoroughly recommend this game for a great and unique zombie shooter that plays into a more 'realistic' niche made by excellent indie devs who clearly have a passion for what they do!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contagion is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
No, Contagion is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Contagion received 11,222 positive votes out of a total of 15,428 achieving a rating of 7.15.
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Contagion was developed and published by Monochrome and Inc.
Yes, Contagion is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Contagion is not playable on MacOS.
No, Contagion is not playable on Linux.
Contagion offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Contagion offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Contagion. Explore additional content available for Contagion on Steam.
Yes, Contagion is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
No, Contagion does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Contagion is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Contagion.
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Developer
Monochrome, Inc
Publisher
Monochrome, Inc
Release
25 Oct 2013
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