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Solve the Outbreak

Solve the Outbreak

Fun Peek into Epidemiology

60 ratings
141 reviews
🎮 Games
📚 Education
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 7, 2013
  • July 18, 2026

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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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About

Become a Disease Detective and solve simulated outbreaks by analyzing clues and data. Make critical decisions to contain diseases and save lives, earning badges and climbing ranks. Learn about real-world disease investigation in an engaging, game-like experience.

✓Solve simulated outbreaks
✓Analyze clues and data
✓Make critical decisions
✓Earn badges and ranks
✓Learn about diseases
✓Challenge friends
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Solve the Outbreak. Based on 60 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging gamification of learning epidemiology
  • 📚Educational and informative content about diseases
  • 🧩Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking challenges
  • 👨‍🏫Great tool for classroom and educational settings
  • 🎯Realistic case studies based on actual outbreaks
  • 💡Well-designed interface and user-friendly experience
  • 🆓Free app without in-app purchases
  • 🔍Detailed clues and explanations for learning
  • 👶Suitable for wide age range from children to adults
  • 🏆Motivating achievement system and scoring

Negative things

  • ⏱️Limited replay value due to memorizable answers
  • 📖Heavy text-based content without visual aids
  • 🖥️Text too small on mobile devices
  • 🎮Linear gameplay with no branching outcomes
  • 😴Can become repetitive after completing cases
  • 🔊Lacks background music and sound effects
  • 📱Limited availability across platforms
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What's New in Solve the Outbreak

2.5.10

July 18, 2026

• Bug fixes

User reviews

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Pls add another level I’ve completed all with maximum score

It’s great but can you add a nother level like one with strep .
UihbuhbiuibUihbuhbiuib

I love the CDC

Hello. I am 12 and have been interested in the concept of infectious disease since before the pandemic. The CDC is the coolest thing ever!

Please reply.
narutorunnercoolnarutorunnercool

What?

This app is only an app. I can’t believe my health teacher made me download this. How am I going to download and play subway surfers when I have to make room for this. I ain’t no nerd. Where are the coins? Where is the money? I do not want to be a nerd. It is great for them though… just not for me.
Sincerely,
That one nerd that isn’t a nerd
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ThatOneNotNerdThatOneNotNerd

Fun app

I immensely enjoyed this game. The cases are realistic. Some of the questions are dumb ambiguous. Like in the Dengue fever case. I incorrectly chose to quarantine the affected. The next question was about local spread from the affected group. Mildly annoying and confusing. However does not detract from an otherwise excellent toy
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Olli487Olli487

More Levels and Cases please

I hope more levels and cases should be added. This one is not just fun but, it is also educational, It teaches people regarding disease control and prevention. It also informs people regarding a disease’s etiology, epidemiology and biology.
DetectiveEbolaDetectiveEbola
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when attempting to reset scores in settings

Bug

Old scores and progress remain after reset attempt

Bug

Accidental question selection due to bottom screen placement

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Requested Features

10 requests

Add more outbreak cases and scenarios

Feature

Create harder difficulty levels for advanced players

Feature

Include visual aids and images for better understanding

Feature

Add background music and sound effects

Feature

Implement branching storylines with different outcomes

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Create Level 3 with more complex cases

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Add ability for users to create custom outbreaks

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Improve text size and readability on smaller screens

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Release app on iPhone in addition to iPad

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Include more historical and special plague scenarios

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FAQ

What is Solve the Outbreak?

Solve the Outbreak is an educational simulation game where players act as Disease Detectives. The goal is to analyze clues, make decisions, and solve simulated outbreaks to save lives and learn about disease investigation.

How do I progress in the game?

You progress by solving outbreak scenarios and making effective decisions. Your performance determines your score and rank, starting as a Trainee and aiming for the top rank of Disease Detective. Mastering levels unlocks new challenges.

Is there a cost to play Solve the Outbreak?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to play. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

What can I learn from this app?

The app teaches users about diseases and outbreaks in an engaging way. You will learn how real-world Disease Detectives work to save lives and protect people by investigating the origins of outbreaks.

Can I share my progress or challenge friends?

Yes, the app offers the option to post your scores on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter. This allows you to share your achievements and challenge your friends to play the game and see how they perform.