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Quarantineer

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2021

Should you play it?

For the glory of Motherland, the truth shall never be revealed. None of us expected this, Yet history is repeating itself.

What works
  • Deep political and pandemic simulation
  • Complex strategic gameplay
  • Immersive narrative and satire
  • High replay value
  • Thought-provoking social commentary
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve
  • Clunky mechanics and ui
  • Tedious repetitive mini-games
  • Imbalance and difficulty spikes
  • Limited multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Beholder

  • Fate of the World

  • Rogue State

  • Frostpunk

  • Rome: Total War™ - Alexander

  • This Is the Police

  • Battlestations: Midway

  • Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943

  • Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Rogue State

  • Vigilantes

  • The Troop
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Quarantineer: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Fellowship, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have control over global policies and strategies, making complex decisions to influence world outcomes."

    Capsule for Fate of the World: Tipping Point Fate of the World: Tipping Point

    "Players act as leaders making complex decisions affecting their country, showing high control over actions and strategies."

  • Competence

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    "Game requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead, challenging players' skills."

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    "Game requires managing many variables and overcoming difficult challenges, demanding skill and strategic thinking."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on managing own nation and internal challenges rather than competing directly against other players."

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    "Focus is on managing a country and internal challenges rather than competing against other players."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report replayability due to multiple objectives, hidden challenges, and varied strategies, encouraging repeated play sessions."

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    "Players report replay value and long sessions due to complex management and multiple attempts to improve outcomes."

  • Cooperation

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    "Gameplay centers on individual decision-making and managing personal resources; limited or no multiplayer cooperation."

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    "Gameplay centers on individual decision-making and management, with limited or no multiplayer cooperation."

  • Creativity

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    "Players can experiment with strategies and resource allocation but within a fixed game structure."

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    "Players can experiment with different strategies and country setups, but within a fixed game structure."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    3

    "Players exercise authoritarian control over citizens, including suppressing dissent and managing factions, reflecting exertion of power."

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    "Players exert authoritarian control over their virtual country, including suppressing uprisings and managing dissent."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "The game offers an immersive escape into a detailed political simulation, allowing players to experience alternate political realities."

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    "The game offers an immersive alternate reality to escape into, reflecting real-world political and social issues."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in city building and political simulation, not out of obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in political simulation and strategy, not due to obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players explore multiple roles, strategies, and event outcomes, encouraging experimentation."

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    "Players try various approaches to manage crises and optimize outcomes, reflecting high experimentation."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Game world is fixed with limited discovery; focus is on strategic management rather than exploration."

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    "The game setting is a fixed country with known regions; exploration is limited to strategic management rather than physical discovery."

  • Expression

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    "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the world rather than personal expression."

    Capsule for AER Memories of Old AER Memories of Old

    "Limited character or environment customization; focus is on management rather than personal expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "The game is grounded in realistic political and military scenarios inspired by real-world conflicts."

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    "Game is grounded in realistic political and epidemiological scenarios, reflecting plausible events."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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    "Players primarily experience the game solo with minimal social or community interaction."

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    "Players mostly play solo with minimal social or community interaction described."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn complex systems, improve management skills, and develop strategies over time."

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    "Players learn complex systems and improve management skills through repeated play and experimentation."

  • Health

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    "Game is a sedentary simulation with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

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    "Requires active management and continuous attention to multiple systems; not suitable for idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; focus is on individual experience."

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; focus is on political management."

  • Leadership

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    "Players assume the role of national leader, making authoritative decisions and guiding the country."

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    "Players assume the role of a national leader, making authoritative decisions and guiding the country."

  • Progression

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    "Players develop their country by building infrastructure, advancing science, and managing resources."

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    "Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and develop industries to improve their country's status."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game involves sustained tension and challenge rather than relaxation or flow."

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    "Game involves sustained tension and challenge managing crises, not primarily relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "Visual and auditory elements are simple but pleasant; sensory stimulation is moderate."

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    "Some visual and auditory elements praised, but overall sensory stimulation is moderate."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and internal."

    Capsule for MEMORIAPOLIS MEMORIAPOLIS

    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and internal."

  • Story

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    "Strong narrative immersion with political satire, character interactions, and evolving broadcast scenarios."

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    "Strong narrative elements and political satire provide immersive story experience."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, and problem solving."

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    "Highly strategic gameplay requiring complex planning, resource management, and problem solving."

  • Thrill

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    "Tension and suspense arise from wars, diplomacy, and managing crises, providing thrilling moments."

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    "Suspense and tension arise from managing outbreaks and political unrest, creating thrilling moments."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good content and replay value for its price."

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    "Players feel the game offers meaningful content and replay value for the price."

  • Violence

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    "Includes suppression of dissent, executions, and military actions, reflecting enjoyment of combat and control."

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    "Includes elements of suppression, military action, and control over populations, reflecting violent themes."

  • Survival

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    "Core gameplay revolves around managing threats, resources, and population survival."

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