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Ethan Sanderson · Published by Ethan Sanderson
5 user reviews — 80% positive (5 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Cannot Contain is a horror game set in an underground containment facility with point-and-click style elements combined with free-roam. As a new security guard, you must maintain the facility and ensure the containment of all residents, while also trying not to die in the process...
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Action, Indie, Strategy · 2024 · More under £5 games
Explore the eerie corridors of Cannot Contain as a new security guard tasked with maintaining order and containing threats. Navigate point-and-click puzzles while facing terrifying dangers in this intense indie action-strategy experience.
About this game
Welcome to your new job here at Keep 'Em Contained, the private containment facility that caters to any and all of your containment needs.
"If we can't contain it, no one can!"
As our newest recruit, it is your sole responsibility to maintain the facility and keep the residents contained!
Whether it's fixing power faults, repairing the ventilation systems, or preventing the release of untold evils onto the world above, we know we can rely on you to fulfil your obligation to us, no matter the cost or sacrifice!
We've spared no expense and provided you with a state-of-the-art CCTV system for monitoring the facility, as well as a cutting-edge new computer (with keyboard!) for analysing the facility's systems and locating any faults. Combine this with a torch and repair tools (generously loaned by us), and now you really have no excuse for failure!
We are excited to kickstart your (hopefully) long and productive career working for us! Good luck!
Disclaimer: By accepting this job, you agree that in the event of one or more residents escaping containment, that you yourself will be contained immediately and indefinitely, assuming you survive that long.
"If we can't contain it, no one can!"
As our newest recruit, it is your sole responsibility to maintain the facility and keep the residents contained!
Whether it's fixing power faults, repairing the ventilation systems, or preventing the release of untold evils onto the world above, we know we can rely on you to fulfil your obligation to us, no matter the cost or sacrifice!
We've spared no expense and provided you with a state-of-the-art CCTV system for monitoring the facility, as well as a cutting-edge new computer (with keyboard!) for analysing the facility's systems and locating any faults. Combine this with a torch and repair tools (generously loaned by us), and now you really have no excuse for failure!
We are excited to kickstart your (hopefully) long and productive career working for us! Good luck!
Disclaimer: By accepting this job, you agree that in the event of one or more residents escaping containment, that you yourself will be contained immediately and indefinitely, assuming you survive that long.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 or later (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 645 / AMD Radeon R9 350
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Minor Patch
Fixed a potential exploit.Read full article on Community Announcements (ethanglegames)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v1.1.0
This update aims to add some new mechanics as well as lots of quality-of-life additions and bug fixes. Enjoy! Additions: Resident 401 can now break cameras (play to find out more). ?????? (play to find out more). Added a new camera to the top of the stairs (camera G-2). Camera monitor buttons that have no corresponding camera (i.e. G-3 and G-4) will now show 'No Signal' when selected instead of doing nothing. Added a folder to the desk that may contain some useful information about the facility and its residents. The escape key can now be used to go back when focused (e.g. when at the terminal) as well as clicking at the bottom of the screen. Added a new zoom action (RMB by default) that can be used when not in free roam to get a better look at certain things. Added rebind options for movement (WASD by default) and interact (LMB by default). Added option to invert look axes when in free roam. Added option to reduce light flickering or disable it entirely. Added a cursor to the terminal to indicate when input is active. Added aliases for terminal commands (e.g. "analyze power" will now work as well as "analyse power"). Added a clock to the office that represents current progress. Added new models for active power and vent faults to make them more easily identifiable as broken. Added new achievements for completing each mode. Fixes: Fixed a pathfinding issue that could cause residents to take unnecessarily long paths. Fixed power cuts happening after stabilising power. Fixed level 4 security doors being able to be opened when the power is off. Fixed an issue that left the player in a bad state after interacting with a door at the same time as Resident 401. Fixed text input on the terminal not working correctly for other keyboard layouts (NOTE: English is still the only language available but other keyboard layouts can now be used to enter text into the terminal). Fixed missing wall texture on level 4. Fixed material on security gates being too shiny with lots of bloom...Read full article on Community Announcements (ethanglegames)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v1.0.2
Fixes Fixed death animation being dark if power is off when player dies. Fixed office encounters happening too frequently.Read full article on Community Announcements (ethanglegames)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v1.0.1
Changes Removed shout ability since it didn't have much use and could be confusing. Minor AI tweaks. Widened flashlight beam. Difficulty balancing: overall, difficulty has increased slightly. Reduced total number of power faults for all difficulties to prevent games lasting too long. Added sounds to terminal. Changed highest intensity music track. Low air quality effects will now appear earlier. Lowered volume for gate and door sounds. Fixes Fixed UI scaling issues. Fixed AI pathfinding issues. Fixed instances of music playing incorrectly.Read full article on Community Announcements (ethanglegames)AnnouncementsOfficial
CANNOT CONTAIN - Out Now!
Cannot Contain is now available to play! Start your new career as an Elite Employee at Keep 'Em Contained Containment Facility right now. Still having doubts? Just remember our motto: "If we can't contain it, noone can!" and rest assured knowing the safety of our world as we know it is in good hands, yours! Hurry! The facility awaits... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44771183/51d0e66e4f506a1a0f961f331651d8694dd9a9bb.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (ethanglegames)
