Containment is a turn-based, minimalist strategy game about managing the growth of bacteria. Use antibiotics to keep their power under control as you work towards containment.
All Reviews:
Positive (43) - 81% of the 43 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Feb 9, 2018

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Containment is a small, minimalist strategy/simulation game where you try to maintain the growth of bacteria. The core gameplay is easy to pick up but very challenging to master. The game can be completed in one sitting, but has leaderboards and challenging goals to accomplish that might take longer!

Core Gameplay

Containment is turn-based; the bacteria proliferate, you fight back, and the cycle continues. There are a number of rules that give depth to the strategy involved in achieving three stars on each level:
  • You have a limited number of doses
  • Intentionally ending your turn early and letting the bacteria grow lets you research stronger antibiotics
  • All bacteria lose one health per turn
  • Any bacteria without neighbors die the next turn
  • Every isolated bacteria gains you bonus points
  • Each extra dose at the end of the game earns you bonus points

Aesthetic

The game features a mix of cute and sleek design with a visually pleasing color palette and satisfying interactions in every corner. The music is soothing and relaxing to listen to while you battle the unending bacterial proliferation.

Content

The game contains the following amount of content:
  • Comprehensive and interactive tutorial
  • 9 brain-teasing and challenging levels
  • A creative sandbox mode (unlocked at the end of the game)

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
    • Processor: Intel Pentium G620 (2.5 Ghz dual core) or equivalent
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 or equivalent with 256MB VRAM, 1280x720 display
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i5-2300 (2.8 GHz quad core) or equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650 or equivalent, 1920x1080 display
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit, SteamOS
    • Processor: 2.6GHz Intel i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit, SteamOS
    • Processor: 2.6GHz Intel i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Work in progress: new features may raise the requirements, optimizations may lower the requirements

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