Infection

Infection is a small strategy-oriented game built around a simple but rather unpleasant concept: spreading an infection across a playing field. The mechanics are easy to understand, but achieving good results requires planning ahead and thinking about how the infection will expand rather than simply making the most obvious move. Its minimalist presentation keeps the focus on the puzzle-like nature of the gameplay, making it the sort of title that can look harmless until you realize you have been staring at the same situation for ten minutes. There is something satisfyingly old-school about its straightforward design. No cinematic introduction, no elaborate character backstory, just a problem in front of you and the growing suspicion that your last move was a mistake.