Contagion

Contagion is a 2013 indie zombie shooter that takes place in an alternate history where the original Roanoke Colony has survived into modern times, only to be devastated by a mysterious plague. The game blends action and adventure gameplay with a focus on survival mechanics, offering players the choice to escape, extract resources, or engage in PvP combat against other survivors. What sets Contagion apart from typical zombie shooters is its emphasis on cooperative and competitive survival rather than straightforward combat.

Contagion is relatively lightweight and accessible to most gaming PCs, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget hardware. The game runs smoothly on mid-range GPUs from the last decade, easily delivering solid FPS performance even at higher graphics settings. With only 4 GB of RAM required as a minimum, you can expect stable 60+ FPS on modest systems, making it ideal for testing baseline performance or comparing GPU benchmarks across different configurations.

With a mixed critical reception at 58/100, Contagion appeals mainly to indie zombie enthusiasts and those seeking cooperative survival gameplay rather than polished AAA experiences. If you enjoy low-stress survival mechanics and don't mind dated graphics, it's worth trying, though it won't appeal to everyone.