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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

A tense management sim where you have to make choices and thrive on duty and atmosphere. Even though it has bugs and repeats itself a lot in the endgame, the inspection gameplay at its core makes for a gripping and thoughtful survival story.
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78%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
81% User Score Based on 4,402 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a single player strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Brigada Games and was released on January 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, you manage a crucial checkpoint during a zombie outbreak, using advanced tools and judgment to screen survivors for infection. Balance scarce resources, reinforce defenses, and make tough decisions to keep your camp safe as chaos escalates. Every choice impacts who survives and who succumbs to the impending catastrophe.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,402 reviews
gameplay240 positive mentions
stability287 negative mentions

  • Engaging gameplay loop that keeps players invested in inspecting survivors and making decisions.
  • Unique concept that combines elements of base management and inspection mechanics.
  • Active developer support with regular updates and bug fixes.
  • Game can become repetitive and tedious after a few hours of play.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with inspections and character interactions.
  • Lack of depth in the story and side quests, making the overall experience feel shallow.
  • gameplay
    725 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Quarantine Zone: The Last Check" is generally engaging and features a fun core loop centered around inspecting survivors for symptoms, reminiscent of "Papers, Please." However, many players note that the experience can become repetitive over time, especially as the campaign progresses, and they express a desire for more varied mechanics and clearer explanations of gameplay elements. While the game has a solid foundation and offers enjoyable moments, it is marred by bugs and a lack of depth in certain areas, leading to mixed reviews regarding its overall value and replayability.

    • “The gameplay is fun, it keeps you engaged, and the unlock and progression system does a solid job of stopping things from feeling stale too quickly.”
    • “I love the gameplay loop of checking survivors, especially because the game really rewards being detail-oriented.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple and focused, but it works well and stays enjoyable throughout.”
    • “The main issue this game has gameplay-wise is that a lot of details about symptoms and checking them off aren't explained really well to you.”
    • “The gameplay can be fun, but it gets very repetitive, fast.”
    • “Fun game for a while, but after a few hours in, you begin to realize how shallow the gameplay is and the lack of meaningful content.”
  • story
    558 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and lacking depth. While some appreciate the basic narrative and the engaging gameplay mechanics, others criticize the short campaign length and the repetitive nature of quests, often highlighting bugs that hinder progression. Overall, players express a desire for a more fleshed-out story and additional content to enhance the narrative experience.

    • “The story is solid and the gameplay actually matters.”
    • “I love the story though it would be good to have some lore but not that important, and I enjoy having the choice of where to assign people during evac.”
    • “The goofiness of the survivors, the daily missions, the personality of each character, and the subtle way they show the infection progressing… it all comes together so nicely.”
    • “The story isn't very captivating, but it's just fun to be at the quarantine zone.”
    • “The story is just, hey the virus is mutating, find the infected, kill them.”
    • “However, I waited months for a story and just am left sad by the fact there is no story, there's no bread and butter, there's just a fun enough game you should just play on endless mode.”
  • stability
    295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over game-breaking bugs and the overall lack of polish at launch. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it is currently too unstable for a full recommendation, with many advising players to wait for further updates and fixes.

    • “It's a great game, I'd say it was worth the price, and was not buggy in the slightest for me when I played.”
    • “Excellent game, runs great on stream deck.”
    • “It may not be verified as of this review, but I must say the game runs great on deck and the controls are perfect out the gate.”
    • “The amount of glitches and bugs in this game is beyond a joke; the developers need to go through the game and fix it up. Every single time I play, I will always run into a new problem. It is a good game that has the potential to be amazing if they listened to us over on Reddit and saw all the problems we are experiencing constantly.”
    • “This game is buggy as hell and clearly unfinished. After a few hours, the amount of bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics becomes impossible to ignore.”
    • “There are too many glitches, both with visuals and gameplay. The game launched really buggy, and while the hotfix fixed some of the bugs, it still remains in an unstable state.”
  • graphics
    279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players praising the overall visual quality and aesthetic appeal, while others report significant graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems or with AMD graphics cards. Some users note that certain symptoms and details can be difficult to discern due to these bugs, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent to good, optimization and bug fixes are needed to enhance playability and clarity.

    • “This game has incredible graphics and makes you feel like you're actually in that situation.”
    • “Great game! After playing the demo for a bit, the graphics are awesome.”
    • “The graphics are great, the thought that's gone into how to diagnose symptoms and the lab, as well as base maintenance, really make it so fun.”
    • “The x-ray is almost unusable with default graphical settings; all the finer details get absolutely mangled by upscaling.”
    • “The graphics are so bad and the symptoms are so poorly visualized that you will constantly get poor inspections.”
    • “The game crashes almost every time I play it, and I am required to play the game on lower quality settings due to a graphical processing error that makes it nearly unplayable.”
  • humor
    93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its blend of dark and quirky comedy, often found in unexpected moments and character interactions. Many reviews mention hilarious mechanics, funny easter eggs, and amusing dialogue that enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. However, some players feel that the humor can occasionally feel out of place or repetitive, detracting from the game's serious undertones.

    • “The tools are cool and the quests are funny.”
    • “Great game, funny physics, great story within the campaign.”
    • “The dark humor makes it even better because you’re stressed, guilty, and laughing at the same time.”
  • grinding
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and tedious, especially towards the end of the campaign. While some enjoy the initial gameplay loop, they often feel that the lack of variety and meaningful upgrades leads to a grind that feels more like a chore than fun. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable at first but becomes increasingly tedious as players progress, with many expressing a desire for more engaging content to alleviate the grind.

    • “A bit repetitive near the end of the campaign, but it wasn't tedious at all.”
    • “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
    • “Grinding may require a second life, but the sense of progression keeps it engaging.”
    • “Nothing to upgrade, no new symptoms to find or tools to unlock, just grinding for the sake of it.”
    • “The game is extremely repetitive, and by the third evacuation you've seen everything, but you have to continue for two more extremely tedious evacuations.”
    • “It gets tedious fairly quickly, as it drags along giving you barely any reason to continue other than for the promise of some new equipment.”
  • optimization
    85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many players reporting performance issues, bugs, and graphical inconsistencies that detract from the experience. While some users have managed to run the game smoothly on various setups, others, particularly those with AMD hardware, face significant challenges that require downgrading drivers or settings. Many reviewers express hope for future patches to address these optimization concerns, as the core gameplay and concept are generally well-received.

    • “The graphics are a satisfying mid-level and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “Played the demo and now on the actual launch, all the demo issues have been fixed and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “Despite all the chaos, the game runs smoothly and looks great while doing it.”
    • “There are certain graphical and gameplay bugs that really make me not want to keep playing until they are fixed and the game is optimized.”
    • “Even with a top-tier rig, you can't get both smooth performance and razor-sharp resolution; you gotta choose one, and frame generation is all but mandatory.”
    • “The game concept is excellent, but unfortunately, the optimization is very poor.”
  • atmosphere
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and oppressive qualities, effectively capturing a post-apocalyptic vibe with gritty visuals, unsettling audio design, and a constant sense of tension. While many players appreciate the atmospheric elements that enhance the gameplay experience, some note that the lack of meaningful threats and repetitive mechanics can detract from the overall impact. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as a compelling aspect, drawing players into its world and enhancing the moral dilemmas presented throughout.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly well done — dark, oppressive, and constantly filled with suspense.”
    • “The audio design is spot-on, with eerie sounds of zombies and distant gunfire enhancing the tense atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere pulls you right into this post-apocalyptic world, and once things escalate, it’s hard to stop playing.”
    • “The atmosphere is dull, and the gameplay is clunky at best.”
    • “No atmosphere, no tension, no audio cues that make you nervous.”
    • “The atmosphere is nowhere near what it could be; there is no danger or threat despite being, as I said, on the first line of defense in a zombie apocalypse.”
  • replayability
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is generally viewed as low, with many players expressing that it lacks sufficient content to warrant multiple playthroughs. While some users found enjoyment in the experience and hope for future updates to enhance replay value, the consensus leans towards a repetitive gameplay loop that diminishes long-term engagement. A few players noted potential for increased replayability with additional content or randomized elements, but as it stands, the game is often described as a "one and done" experience.

    • “Love it! The amount of detail and different scenarios you run into make it replayable and fun. Highly recommend.”
    • “Deeply engaging, endlessly replayable, and exceptionally well done.”
    • “Papers, Please meets the zombie apocalypse—an incredible experience, utterly addictive and endlessly replayable!”
    • “Very little replayability in my opinion.”
    • “It has 0 replay value, so it's a one-and-done type situation - super repetitive and gets boring after a while.”
    • “The experience is solid during that time, but replayability drops off significantly once the campaign is finished.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and atmospheric, particularly appreciating its resemblance to "The Last of Us." However, others criticize it for being sparse and lacking in variety, noting long stretches of silence that detract from the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, many feel it could benefit from more consistent and engaging audio throughout the game.

    • “The best part of this game currently is the soundtrack; especially on the main page.”
    • “The music and atmosphere has a 'The Last of Us' vibe which I love!”
    • “It's also a great game for switching your brain off, music on, and just chilling out.”
    • “The audio is... lacking... there’s music and stings in some areas, but long stretches of silence elsewhere feel noticeable and could benefit from subtle ambient music.”
    • “Music is light and infrequent.”
    • “The game could use a bit more music in general.”
  • emotional
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it lacks the depth and weight of similar titles like "Papers, Please" or "This War of Mine." While some appreciate the potential for moral dilemmas and the psychological pressure of decision-making, others criticize the game for failing to evoke genuine emotional engagement or meaningful choices. Many users suggest that the game would benefit from further development to enhance its emotional impact and fix existing bugs.

    • “I would give it a 9, but having to lose the campaign felt bad; my survivors kept dying due to overcrowding. It made me feel like I was failing my people that were counting on me.”
    • “You are regularly confronted with situations where empathy and logic clash, and the game never lets you off the hook emotionally.”
    • “Overall, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check stands out as a thoughtful and emotionally demanding survival simulation that prioritizes consequence over spectacle.”
  • monetization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions while others criticize it as a cash grab due to its repetitive content and underdeveloped features. Many feel that the game resembles low-quality mobile games often seen in ads, leading to a perception of it being overpriced for what it offers. Overall, the sentiment leans towards disappointment regarding the game's value and longevity.

    • “- no microtransactions”
    • “Waste of time, super repetitive, not a lot of content, seems incomplete and a quick cash grab.”
    • “It's a lot of money for a game that doesn't really work; I feel like it's one of those mobile games that you see in interactive ads but with a higher budget and price.”
    • “It's a twitch hype cash grab that will be forgotten in two weeks.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly through the scanning of survivors; however, it is undermined by inconsistent character designs that blur the line between identifiable symptoms and graphical glitches, leading to confusion about the characters' conditions.

    • “The best part of the game, luckily, is the scanning of the survivors, but it's held back by the overall wonkiness of the character designs, such that you don't know what is an unidentified symptom and what is just the game bugging. Some survivors are cross-eyed, but this doesn't seem to be a symptom and seems to just be a bug.”
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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a strategy game with science fiction theme.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is available on PC, Windows, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Quarantine Zone: The Last Check.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check was released on January 12, 2026.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check was developed by Brigada Games.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a single player game.

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