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In the middle of a world-ending pandemic, a group of scientists discover the galaxy has been watching. From the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Subsurface Circular, Quarantine Circular is the next mutation in text-based adventure.

Quarantine Circular is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and text-based game developed and published by Bithell Games.
Released on May 22nd 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 432 reviews of which 380 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 5.99€ on Steam.


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English

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated 2048 MB+
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: MacOS Sierra+
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated 2048 MB+
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

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4 hours played
July 2026
🎮 Personal Review Tiers 1 – Exceptional | 2 – Great | 3 – Good | 4 – Average | 5 – Bad Quarantine Circular Review Tier: 3 - Good 📌 Disclaimer This review reflects my experience playing exclusively on an Xbox Ally X. As another entry in the *Bithell Shorts* series, *Quarantine Circular* inevitably invites comparison with *Subsurface Circular*, and those comparisons are reflected throughout this review. ✅ Pros Branching conversations and eight unique endings offer significantly greater replayability than Subsurface Circular A wider range of locations, while still limited, helps break up the minimalist presentation and creates a stronger sense of progression. Outstanding dialogue that gives every character a distinct voice and perspective. Conversations feel natural, layered and emotionally varied, making even exposition engaging. Strong thematic writing that explores fear, misinformation, authority and empathy without feeling heavy-handed. Minimalist visuals complement the narrative rather than distract from it, allowing the writing and performances to remain the focus. ❌ Cons Puzzle design is a noticeable step down from *Subsurface Circular*. Most challenges amount to reviewing notes for codes or solving straightforward word puzzles, lacking the satisfying "aha!" moments of its predecessor. Although the game presents frequent dialogue choices, relatively few have meaningful consequences until the closing stages, making much of the journey feel less reactive than it initially appears. Once the mystery has been solved, subsequent playthroughs lose much of their intrigue despite the multiple endings, leaving the developer commentary as the main incentive to return. 🎯 Final Thoughts *Quarantine Circular* doesn't surpass *Subsurface Circular*, but it succeeds by refining different aspects of the formula rather than simply trying to outdo its predecessor. The expanded branching narrative and broader emotional range give conversations greater weight, while the exceptional dialogue ensures every interaction remains compelling from beginning to end. Its shortcomings stem primarily from gameplay rather than storytelling. The investigative mechanics and puzzles rarely reach the same level of ingenuity as *Subsurface Circular*, and the illusion of player agency occasionally outweighs its actual impact. Even so, these issues never undermine what the game does best: delivering a thoughtful, character-driven science-fiction story that respects the player's time. For anyone who enjoys narrative adventures built around intelligent conversations, philosophical themes and meaningful choices, *Quarantine Circular* is an easy recommendation. It may not eclipse its predecessor, but it confidently earns its place alongside it as another excellent entry in the *Bithell Shorts* catalogue.
1 hours played
May 2026
Short, but savory.
2 hours played
April 2026
A nice short 3d visual novel in a sci/fi setting with multiple endings and good character development. Recommended for the price.
8 hours played
Jan. 2026
this is a fun game! i played it a while ago and recently revisited it with a few friends. the characters are fun and the story is gripping. simple decisions can feel weighty, characters feel consistent and well written, and the stakes escalate to ensure interesting tensions and conflicts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quarantine Circular is currently priced at 5.99€ on Steam.

No, Quarantine Circular is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 5.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Quarantine Circular received 380 positive votes out of a total of 432 achieving a rating of 8.19.
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Quarantine Circular was developed and published by Bithell Games.

Yes, Quarantine Circular is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Quarantine Circular is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, Quarantine Circular is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Quarantine Circular is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Quarantine Circular is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Quarantine Circular does not support VR.

Quarantine Circular is a single-player game.

No, Quarantine Circular does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Quarantine Circular does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Quarantine Circular does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Quarantine Circular 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 Quarantine Circular.

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Steam reviews 18 October 2026 18:10 UTC

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Quarantine Circular
Rating
8.2
380
52
Game modes
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Online players
0
Developer
Bithell Games
Publisher
Bithell Games
Release 22 May 2018
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