Rank 01Why this
Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Resident Evil.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Resident Evil
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Resident Evil also play
The closest matches to Resident Evil: Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2, Daymare: 1998, SILENT HILL 2, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares resource management with Resident Evil.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Also Remake and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
Rank 05 
The Evil Within 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Resident Evil
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Resident Evil 0
Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Resident Evil.
- 76% of 5,296 reviews
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- 3Daymare: 1998
Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil.
- 67% of 1,273 reviews
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- 19Echoes of the Living
Shares fixed camera perspective and resource management with Resident Evil.
- 82% of 447 reviews
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- 24System Shock® 2 (1999)
Also Cult Classic and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
- 94% of 4,870 reviews
- Released: 2015
- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 12,437 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Fixed camera angles heighten tension
- Original controls feel natural and satisfying
- Puzzles require methodical thinking
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Tense
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Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Resident Evil.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Resident Evil.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Resident Evil 2
Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil.
Daymare: 1998
Why this: Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil.
The Evil Within 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil.
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Other recommendable Steam games by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares inventory management with Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Resident Evil.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil.
Resident Evil 3
Why this: Also Remake and Zombies, like Resident Evil.
About Resident Evil
The closest matches to Resident Evil: Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2, Daymare: 1998, SILENT HILL 2, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Resident Evil is your kind of game, the closest matches are Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2 and Daymare: 1998 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and tense, and single out its fixed camera perspective and inventory management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
A remastered version of the 1996 survival horror landmark, this 2015 release drops players into the oppressive Spencer Mansion where they must solve environmental puzzles while managing limited resources and a restrictive inventory system. The fixed-camera perspective, which reviewers highlight as heightening tension throughout the mansion's claustrophobic corridors, combines with save-system pressure to create a deliberately challenging experience. Players describe the atmosphere as immersive and unsettling, with the fixed-camera angles and original control scheme creating a tense, methodical rhythm. Released at $19.99, the game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 91% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews.
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Is Resident Evil worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 12,437 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 425 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fixed camera angles heighten tension
- Original controls feel natural and satisfying
- Puzzles require methodical thinking
- Resource scarcity forces strategic play
People who play it also play: Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2, Daymare: 1998
Frequently asked about Resident Evil
Can I run it?
Is Resident Evil verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Resident Evil is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Resident Evil cost?
Resident Evil is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Resident Evil?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Resident Evil are Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2, Daymare: 1998.
Who developed Resident Evil?
Resident Evil was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..