Dead Containment

An on-rails zombie shooter with solo and online co-op play

Grump Dog Games · Released Oct 21, 2022 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 68
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Dec 19, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 650; 4 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dead Containment?

Set in a city overrun by undead, this Early Access arcade shooter moves you automatically through levels while you aim and fire. You fight bosses and choose alternate routes, including hidden paths.

For you if...

+you enjoy chasing higher scores and better leaderboard rankings
+you like aiming for headshots and switching weapons

Not for you if...

−you want free movement and open exploration

What players say

90% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the light-gun support, particularly with Sinden hardware, and the traditional arcade shooting. A recent reviewer criticizes the lack of polish and scarce ammunition for non-pistol weapons.

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Dead Containment system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64bit
Processor: Dual-core CPU
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Specs are recommended minimum. Game may run on lower end hardware.

Does Dead Containment have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Dead Containment run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dead Containment use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam