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Containment is a turn-based, minimalist strategy game about managing the growth of bacteria. Use antibiotics to keep their power under control as you work towards containment.

2018StrategyIndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Finite Reflection Studios
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Frequently asked about Containment

How much does Containment cost?
Containment is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Containment?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Containment are Poly Bridge, Costume Quest, Slay the Spire.
Who developed Containment?
Containment was developed by Finite Reflection Studios.

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