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Containment: The Zombie Puzzler

A real-time puzzle game about surrounding zombies with matching survivors

Bootsnake Games · Released Mar 2, 2012

CasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 128
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
128 MB RAM and Shader 2.0
1 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Containment: The Zombie Puzzler?

Set during an escape from an outbreak in Franklin County, this single-player action puzzler has you move survivor tiles to encircle zombies with people of the same color. You play through a campaign or survival modes, turning objects such as cranes and cars against the undead.

For you if...

  • +you like saving power-ups for later levels
  • +you enjoy humor woven into puzzle games

Not for you if...

  • −you want untimed puzzles that let you deliberate indefinitely

What players say

89% of 128 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward rules and tactical decisions. Others find the play repetitive, criticize the presentation, or report bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

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Containment: The Zombie Puzzler system requirements

Minimum: 128 MB RAM and Shader 2.0, 1 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or later
Processor
2.4GHz or equivalent
Graphics
128 MB Video RAM and Shader 2.0
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB HD space

Does Containment: The Zombie Puzzler have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Containment: The Zombie Puzzler 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
25
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Containment: The Zombie Puzzler 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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