Choose Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Choose Resident Evil 2 (1998) if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Resident Evil 2 (1998) launched in 2026.
Resident Evil 2 (1998) vs They Cry
Resident Evil 2 (1998) and They Cry 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. Resident Evil 2 (1998) is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; They Cry has no Deck rating yet. 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 They Cry
Choose They Cry if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound.
Both Resident Evil 2 (1998) and They Cry sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Resident Evil 2 (1998) |  They Cry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (668 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com | Kimarzuru |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Resident Evil 2 (1998) is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; They Cry has no Deck rating yet.
Resident Evil 2 (1998) vs They Cry — FAQ
- Are Resident Evil 2 (1998) and They Cry 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.