Rank 01Why this
Also Remake and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Resident Evil 2
- 41 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Resident Evil 2 also play
The closest matches to Resident Evil 2: Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL 2, Dead Space, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Remake and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
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Amnesia: The Bunker
Why this: Shares linear level design and resource management with Resident Evil 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Resident Evil 2
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Shares linear level design and resource management with Resident Evil 2.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 55,119 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ghost survivors mode adds replay value
- Graphics are stunning
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Stressful
- Linear level design
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Resident Evil
Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 3
Why this: Also Remake and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2.
The Outlast Trials
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
Outlast
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Resident Evil 2.
Dead Effect 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Resident Evil 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Resident Evil 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
No More Room in Hell
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Why this: Also Zombies and Violent, like Resident Evil 2.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Resident Evil 2.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Resident Evil 2.
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 4
Why this: Also Remake and Zombies, like Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
Alien: Isolation
Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
Amnesia: The Bunker
Why this: Shares linear level design and resource management with Resident Evil 2.
More from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Other recommendable Steam games by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Devil May Cry 5
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil Village
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil Requiem
Why this: Shares resource management with Resident Evil 2.
About Resident Evil 2
The closest matches to Resident Evil 2: Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL 2, Dead Space, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Resident Evil 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL 2 and Dead Space — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and stressful, and single out its linear level design and resource 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.
Resident Evil 2 is a 2019 action remake developed and published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., currently priced at $39.99 USD. The game is verified to run on Steam Deck and holds a Metacritic score of 89 alongside a 97% positive rating from over 55,000 Steam reviews. Players navigate non-linear environments where resource management and tactical positioning are essential for survival. Reviewers describe the overall experience as atmospheric, dark, and stressful, with flesh-eating zombies and survival horror elements creating tension throughout. Puzzle-solving, third-person perspective, and gore feature prominently among its mechanics. Players highlight the Ghost Survivors mode as adding significant replay value to the package.
About Resident Evil 2: A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Is Resident Evil 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 55,119 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 2,780 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ghost survivors mode adds replay value
- Graphics are stunning
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“this game bro is fun enough, but had to do ALOT of puzzle than explore the city, but fr everytime im watching youtube for some way to solves the puzzle, but overalls is W”
People who play it also play: Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL 2, Dead Space
Mobile version
Resident Evil 2 is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- Developer says it needs an internet connection (App Store) (checked 2026-11-08, source)
A network connection is required when starting the application.
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Frequently asked about Resident Evil 2
Can I run it?
Is Resident Evil 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Resident Evil 2 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 2 cost?
Resident Evil 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Resident Evil 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Resident Evil 2 are Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL 2, Dead Space.
Who developed Resident Evil 2?
Resident Evil 2 was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..