Zombie Quarantine is a unique strategy puzzle game developed and published by Tobop Productions. It challenges players to guide a set number of civilians safely through complex mazes while simultaneously dealing with an infected population.

The core gameplay revolves around careful planning and resource management, testing your mental acuity to its limits.

Overview

In Zombie Quarantine, your primary objective is to ensure a specified number of civilians reach the exit zone before time runs out. Concurrently, you must eliminate a target number of zombies. However, the game introduces several critical mechanics that complicate these tasks. If a zombie enters a designated 'blue area,' players are penalized two points, adding a layer of urgency and risk to every move. The game also features distinct character types: the 'green characters' represent the army, acting as stationary towers that eliminate any character they target, and the 'white characters' are scientists capable of curing zombies back into civilians. Players have access to buttons at the top of the screen to end the game or reset the current level, and the ESC key allows for saving and loading progress at any time.

Highlights

  • Strategic Maze Navigation: Guide civilians through intricate mazes, balancing escape with zombie elimination.
  • Unique Unit Roles: Utilize stationary army towers to clear threats and scientist units to reverse infections.
  • Challenging Objectives: Meet civilian exit quotas and zombie kill counts while avoiding penalties in a timed environment.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy mentally stimulating puzzle games with a strategic twist. Fans of tower defense mechanics, point-and-click adventures, and incremental games that require careful planning and execution will find Zombie Quarantine particularly engaging. Its single-player focus makes it perfect for those seeking a solo challenge.

Game Info

  • Developer: Tobop Productions
  • Publisher: Tobop Productions
  • Genre: Casual, Strategy
  • Release Date: June 23, 2017
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing.