Rank 01Why this
Shares tank controls and backtracking with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Games like Resident Evil 2 (1998)
- 31 games
- Updated Oct 24, 2026
Players who liked Resident Evil 2 (1998) also play
The closest matches to Resident Evil 2 (1998): Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Dino Crisis, Daymare: 1998, and Tormented Souls 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares backtracking and survival management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares tank controls and survival management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2026
Rank 04 
Daymare: 1998
Why this: Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Rank 05 
Tormented Souls 2
Why this: Shares new game plus and backtracking with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Rank 06 
The Evil Within 2
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Rank 07 
Flesh Made Fear
Why this: Shares fixed camera perspective and tank controls with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Rank 08 
Fear The Timeloop
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Resident Evil (1996)
Shares tank controls and backtracking with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 86% of 676 reviews
- 2Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)
Shares backtracking and survival management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 87% of 740 reviews
- 3Dino Crisis
Shares tank controls and survival management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 78% of 476 reviews
- 4Daymare: 1998
Shares fixed camera perspective and inventory management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 67% of 1,273 reviews
- 5Tormented Souls 2
Shares new game plus and backtracking with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 86% of 610 reviews
- 6The Evil Within 2
Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 91% of 5,997 reviews
- 7Flesh Made Fear
Shares fixed camera perspective and tank controls with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 95% of 187 reviews
- 8Fear The Timeloop
Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 82% of 114 reviews
- 9
- 10Connection: The Nightmare Within
Shares survival management and inventory management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 90% of 52 reviews
- 11Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)
Shares boss fights and puzzle solving with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 77% of 450 reviews
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- 18The Sinking City 2
Shares inventory management and boss fights with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 83% of 1,772 reviews
- 19The Beast Inside
Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 77% of 2,333 reviews
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- 21Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
- 96% of 12,717 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
- Price: $4.99−50%checked Oct 31
- 88% of 668 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Classic re atmosphere and sound design
- Dual a b scenarios with interconnected storylines
- Dual scenarios change based on choices
- Atmospheric
- Eerie
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Shares inventory management and exploration with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Why this: Shares boss fights with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Why this: Shares exploration and resource management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Free games the recommender matches to Resident Evil 2 (1998), limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression and resource management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Why this: Shares boss fights and exploration with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
No More Room in Hell
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Devolverland Expo
Why this: Shares boss fights with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
More from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Other recommendable Steam games by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Resident Evil 4
Why this: Shares inventory management with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Devil May Cry 5
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Resident Evil Village
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Resident Evil Requiem
Why this: Shares boss fights and exploration with Resident Evil 2 (1998).
Resident Evil 3
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2 (1998).
About Resident Evil 2 (1998)
The closest matches to Resident Evil 2 (1998): Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Dino Crisis, Daymare: 1998, and Tormented Souls 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Resident Evil 2 (1998) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) and Dino Crisis — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, eerie and nostalgic, and single out its backtracking and boss fights. 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.
About Resident Evil 2 (1998): Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.
Is Resident Evil 2 (1998) worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 668 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 102 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Classic re atmosphere and sound design
- Dual a b scenarios with interconnected storylines
- Dual scenarios change based on choices
- Iconic police station puzzle box
People who play it also play: Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Dino Crisis
Frequently asked about Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Can I run it?
Does Resident Evil 2 (1998) work on Steam Deck?
Resident Evil 2 (1998) is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Resident Evil 2 (1998) cost?
Resident Evil 2 (1998) is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Resident Evil 2 (1998)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Resident Evil 2 (1998) are Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Dino Crisis.
Who developed Resident Evil 2 (1998)?
Resident Evil 2 (1998) was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com and published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..