- Steam pricePrice
- $9.99
- Release
- October 25, 2013
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How co-op works
Online teams cooperate in Escape, where randomized routes and objectives lead toward evacuation, or Extraction, where they rescue AI survivors. Players search for keys, weapons, and ammunition, share route information, guard civilians, and coordinate scarce supplies and accurate shots against the horde.
About this game
Contagion shifts away from arcade-style zombie shooters toward survival scenarios where every round reshuffles the deck. Resources spawn in new locations, objectives shift, and paths open or close, forcing you and your team to adapt rather than memorize. The game offers both cooperative survival modes and competitive multiplayer, letting you either band together against the infected or face other players in tense PvP rounds.
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Gameplay centers on scavenging ammunition, medical supplies, and gear while managing stamina and infection risk. Communication matters because one wrong turn or wasted magazine can leave the group vulnerable. The tension comes from reading the environment, coordinating defensive holds, and knowing when to push forward or retreat.
Contagion supports online co-op and online multiplayer on Windows, with randomized elements ensuring no two sessions play out the same way. Rounds demand patience and voice chat pays off, making it a solid pick for groups that enjoy methodical, communication-heavy zombie survival rather than frantic solo heroics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a mic to play co-op effectively?
Voice chat is highly recommended. Contagion rewards communication-heavy teamwork, and since objectives and resources change every round, coordinating with your team makes a real difference between surviving and getting overrun.
Can you replay the same maps, or does it get repetitive?
Maps stay fresh because resources, objectives, and paths randomize each round. You won't memorize spawn points or optimal routes-every session forces you to adapt and scavenge differently.
Is this more like Left 4 Dead or a slower survival game?
It's closer to methodical survival than arcade shooters like Left 4 Dead. Contagion emphasizes scavenging, stamina management, and careful teamwork over run-and-gun action, so expect a more tactical pace.
Does the game have PvP, or is it purely co-op?
Contagion offers both. You can play cooperative survival modes with your team against the infected, or jump into competitive PvP rounds where you face other players instead.