Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Servers and matchmaking: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 16k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 141 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise16% are divided42% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 141 sampled reviews raised it
While it never achieved the popularity of genre titans like Left 4 Dead, Contagion has maintained a dedicated niche audience thanks to its slower-paced, methodical gameplay, diverse game modes, and emphasis on atmosphere over run-and-gun chaos.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
19 of 141 sampled reviews raised it
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.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
17 of 141 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer is where Contagion shines brightest, though it relies heavily on a coordinated group to deliver the best experience.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 141 sampled reviews raised it
Contagion thrives on its atmosphere, and the game makes smart use of lighting, sound, and level design to build suspense.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
4 of 141 sampled reviews raised it
The environments are grounded and realistic in design, with a strong emphasis on tight interiors and dim lighting that enhance the feeling of tension and claustrophobia.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay20 reviews
Co-op19 reviews
Multiplayer17 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Graphics4 reviews
Divided opinion
Story71% still recommend
Bugs57% still recommend
Players complain
Combat56% still recommend
Crashes50% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking57% still recommend
Interface33% still recommend
Difficulty80% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Camera Comfort
- Captions available
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Includes level editor
- Playable without Timed Input
- Stats
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.99.
4 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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