Fit check
Is CONTRACTED worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action players who want one-hit enemy attacks and infection hazards
- Horror shooter fans who prefer both close-quarter and open-area maps
- Solo players seeking a score-focused Horde Mode with weapon purchases
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want forgiving combat will hit a wall when an infected bite kills in one attack.
- Players who prefer low-pressure shooting may struggle once weapon strikes expose them to contaminating blood.
- Players seeking a story-led role-playing campaign may find the outbreak missions too focused on clearing areas.
- Players who dislike gore or violent combat may reject the infected encounters and blood effects.
Our take on CONTRACTED
The bounce point is the combat penalty for mistakes: an infected grab can end a run immediately, while melee attacks can expose the agent to blood that causes disorientation and death. Players who rely on sustained close-range fighting will encounter that system quickly.
What is CONTRACTED?
Play as an agent for Harmond Intl sent to contain outbreaks in locations including hospitals, caves, and campgrounds.
Infected enemies kill with a single bite unless a timed melee attack forces them back. Weapon impacts can spill contaminated blood, causing player disorientation and eventual death. The arsenal includes eight weapons, with six unlocked through reputation, ranging from suppressed pistols to grenade launchers. Maps include tight indoor areas and open spaces. Enemies react to nearby noise, detect line of sight, and search the player’s last known location. A score-based Horde Mode removes reloading, drops ammunition from defeated infected, prevents explosion damage to the player, and uses coins for weapon purchases.
How CONTRACTED plays
- 01One-Bite Kills
- An infected grab ends the player immediately unless a melee counter interrupts the attack.
- 02Blood Contamination
- Striking infected enemies can expose the agent to blood that causes disorientation and eventually death.
- 03Eight-Weapon Arsenal
- Reputation unlocks six weapons from a total of eight, including suppressed pistols and grenade launchers.
- 04Noise-Based Enemies
- Infected investigate nearby sounds, use line of sight, and search the player’s last observed position.
- 05Score Horde Mode
- This mode uses purchased weapons, enemy-dropped ammunition, no reloading, and explosions that do not harm the player.
- 06Controller Mapping
- Controller inputs cover both menus and actions during play.
CONTRACTED compared to similar games
CONTRACTED is a first-person outbreak shooter built around infected enemies, weapon progression, stealth options, and score-based Horde Mode. Apocryph: an old-school shooter also offers first-person combat, but places it in a dark fantasy setting with swords, magic, castles, shrines, and dungeons rather than outbreak-clearing missions.
CONTRACTED: platforms & release
Is CONTRACTED worth it?
It is worth it if: action players who want one-hit enemy attacks and infection hazards. Skip it if: players who want forgiving combat will hit a wall when an infected bite kills in one attack.
Where can I download CONTRACTED?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens CONTRACTED's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is CONTRACTED on?
Windows only.
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