Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Contagion (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Contagion on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Contagion on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
- Multi-platform
- PC
- Xbox
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Killing Floor 2, which both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric.
- Contagion is tagged Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror, Level Editor, FPS, Moddable, PvE by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Contagion
The five things Steam players tag Contagion with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Zombies
- Post-apocalyptic
- Co-op
- Horror
- Level Editor
| Reception | on Steam (73% of 15,738) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2016).
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
Killing Floor 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 88% positive of 129,302 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 129,302)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Gore, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesFPSPost-apocalypticHorrorShooterModdableFirst-PersonSurvival
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2009).
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,055,804)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesFPSShooterSurvivalHorrorFirst-PersonModdableSurvival Horror
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Left 4 Dead
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Horror.
From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.
Left 4 Dead at a glance Released 2008 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 68,013 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 68,013)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesFPSHorrorShooterSurvivalFirst-PersonPost-apocalypticModdable
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DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Post-apocalyptic.
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (78% of 468,392)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Contagion:SurvivalZombiesPost-apocalypticShooterPvPFPSHorrorSurvival Horror
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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell at a glance Released 2013 Studio No More Room in Hell Team Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,511 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 76,511)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesSurvivalHorrorFPSFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorShooterPost-apocalyptic
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Codename CURE
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, Shooter and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.
Codename CURE at a glance Released 2017 Studio Raptor Byte Player sentiment 85% positive of 16,529 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 16,529)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op
Why players like it: Zombies, Shooter, Free to Play, Survival Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesShooterSurvival HorrorFPSPost-apocalypticPvEFirst-PersonModdable
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Survival Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2015).
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 494,569)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesSurvival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalFPSPvEPvP
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Anarchy: Wolf's law
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Shooter.
Action. Chaos. Power. Anarchy: Wolf Laws is a dynamic first-person shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and strategic management. Capture territories, upgrade your production, and run your business in a world of total lawlessness.
Anarchy: Wolf's law at a glance Released 2023 Studio Anarchy Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 825 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (77% of 825)
Matches Contagion on: 2 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: Survival, Realistic, Multiplayer, Zombies, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:SurvivalZombiesShooterPvEFPSPvPPost-apocalypticFirst-Person
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Zombie Army Trilogy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2015).
The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.
Zombie Army Trilogy at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,739 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 18,739)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Action, Co-op, Multiplayer, World War II — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $44.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesHorrorSurvivalShooterPost-apocalypticSurvival HorrorFPSFirst-Person
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Deceit
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including PvP, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit at a glance Released 2017 Studio World Makers Player sentiment 79% positive of 92,193 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (79% of 92,193)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:PvPHorrorShooterFPSFirst-PersonZombiesSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy at a glance Released 2016 Studio Vertigo Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 9,302 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (79% of 9,302)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Action, VR, Zombies, Horror, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesHorrorSurvivalFPSShooterFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorPost-apocalyptic
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Killing Floor
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Survival; released around the same time (2009).
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor at a glance Released 2009 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 68,905 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 68,905)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Zombies, Co-op, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:FPSZombiesSurvivalHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorModdable
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 126,252)
Matches Contagion on: 2 of 5 — Zombies, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonZombiesSurvivalFPSShooter
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches Contagion on: 2 of 5 — Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Contagion:Post-apocalypticFPSHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Cry of Fear
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2013).
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.
Cry of Fear at a glance Released 2013 Studio Team Psykskallar Player sentiment 89% positive of 86,945 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 86,945)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonFPSZombiesShooterSurvival
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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,839)
Matches Contagion on: 2 of 5 — Zombies, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonZombiesSurvivalFPSShooter
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Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and PvP.
Infestation is a Survival Horror MMO that immerses players in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world in which a viral outbreak has decimated the human population leaving in its wake, a nightmare of epic proportion.
Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020 at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Fredaikis AB Player sentiment 42% positive of 25,385 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.6/10 · Steam: (42% of 25,385)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesSurvivalPvPFPSHorrorPost-apocalypticShooterPvE
- 18
World War Z
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Shooter and PvE.
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
World War Z at a glance Released 2021 Studio Saber Interactive Inc Player sentiment 82% positive of 32,551 Price $14.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 32,551)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Action, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $14.79 — $4.80 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesShooterPvESurvival HorrorFPSPost-apocalypticFirst-PersonHorror
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Back 4 Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter.
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Back 4 Blood at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 69% positive of 73,204 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (69% of 73,204)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesFPSShooterHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalSurvival HorrorPvE
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Just Survive
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2015).
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
Just Survive at a glance Released 2015 Studio Daybreak Game Company Player sentiment 59% positive of 76,763 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (59% of 76,763)
Matches Contagion on: 4 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesSurvivalPost-apocalypticSurvival HorrorShooterFPSHorror
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and First-Person.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (90% of 135,440)
Matches Contagion on: 2 of 5 — Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:Post-apocalypticFPSFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalShooterSurvival Horror
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Zombie Panic! Source
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror.
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Zombie Panic! Source at a glance Released 2008 Studio Zombie Panic! Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,862 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 7,862)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Action, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:ZombiesSurvivalHorrorFPSFirst-PersonShooterSurvival Horror
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The Last of Us Part I
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Zombies and Shooter.
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
The Last of Us Part I at a glance Released 2023 Studio Naughty Dog LLC Player sentiment 84% positive of 108,422 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (84% of 108,422)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Why players like it: Story Rich, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies, Shooter, Action-Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:Post-apocalypticZombiesShooterHorrorSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Generation Zero
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival, FPS and Post-apocalyptic.
Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.
Generation Zero at a glance Released 2019 Studio Systemic Reaction™ Player sentiment 72% positive of 42,169 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 42,169)
Matches Contagion on: 3 of 5 — Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Contagion: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Contagion:SurvivalFPSPost-apocalypticShooterHorrorSurvival HorrorPvE
Common questions
What game is most like Contagion?
Killing Floor 2, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Contagion" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Contagion. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.