Choose Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Choose Resident Evil 2 (1998) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Resident Evil 2 (1998) launched in 2026.
Resident Evil 2 (1998) vs Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)
Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2026. Resident Evil 2 (1998) scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) (87.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)
Choose Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) launched in 2026.
Both Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (88.2% vs 87.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Resident Evil 2 (1998) |  Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (668 reviews) | 87.2% positive (740 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com | CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Resident Evil 2 (1998) scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) (87.2% positive).
- Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Resident Evil 2 (1998) (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Resident Evil 2 (1998) is Deck Unsupported, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) is Deck Playable.
Resident Evil 2 (1998) vs Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) — FAQ
- Which is better, Resident Evil 2 (1998) or Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Resident Evil 2 (1998) sits at 88.2% positive (668 reviews), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) at 87.2% (740). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Are Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.