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Containment: The Zombie Puzzler

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2012

Should you play it?

Use your wits, weapons, and the city itself to save Franklin from the zombie apocalypse in this exciting indie action puzzler.

What works

  • Unique twist on match-3 puzzle genre
  • Engaging zombie theme with humor and story
  • Variety of power-ups and environmental interactions
  • Short, accessible gameplay sessions
  • Affordable price and good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign with limited replay value
  • Repetitive gameplay and limited variety
  • Basic graphics and sound design
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some ui and control issues reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • ANNIE:Last Hope

  • Heaven Dust

  • West of Dead

  • Evil Tonight

  • Arietta of Spirits

  • Zombie Shooter

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Containment: The Zombie Puzzler but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Slayaway Camp

  • Tiny Tactics

  • Army of Ruin

  • Trials Survivors

  • Leap of Fate

  • FATE: Reawakened

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Containment: The Zombie Puzzler but with more leadership over others

  • Undead Horde

  • Here Comes The Swarm

  • They Are Billions

  • Blightstone

  • Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge

  • Run!ZombieFood!

More status-driven

Games that feels like Containment: The Zombie Puzzler but with more focus on status and recognition

  • Jackal

  • Death Coming/死神来了

  • Zombillie

  • Zombie Shooter 2

  • Zombie Driver HD

  • Grass Cutter - Mutated Lawns

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Containment: The Zombie Puzzler: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Escapism.

Last update: 03/08/2026