# Games like Resident Evil (1996)

> The closest matches to Resident Evil (1996): Resident Evil 2 (1998), Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Dino Crisis, Ground Zero, and Daymare: 1998. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Resident Evil 2 (1998)](https://imho.run/games/4249110/resident-evil-2-1998) — Shares tank controls and backtracking with Resident Evil (1996). 668 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249110/)
2. [Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)](https://imho.run/games/4249120/resident-evil-3-nemesis-1999) — Shares backtracking and checkpoint based progression with Resident Evil (1996). 740 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249120/)
3. [Dino Crisis](https://imho.run/games/4249130/dino-crisis) — Shares fixed camera angles and tank controls with Resident Evil (1996). 476 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249130/)
4. [Ground Zero](https://imho.run/games/2340130/ground-zero) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like Resident Evil (1996). 175 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340130/)
5. [Daymare: 1998](https://imho.run/games/842100/daymare-1998) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Resident Evil (1996). 1,273 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/842100/)
6. [Flesh Made Fear](https://imho.run/games/3316350/flesh-made-fear) — Shares tank controls and inventory management with Resident Evil (1996). 187 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316350/)
7. [The Evil Within 2](https://imho.run/games/601430/the-evil-within-2) — A frequent pick in Resident Evil (1996) players' libraries, and another Action. 5,997 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601430/)
8. [Tormented Souls 2](https://imho.run/games/2464280/tormented-souls-2) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil (1996). 610 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464280/)
9. [Fear The Timeloop](https://imho.run/games/2918090/fear-the-timeloop) — Shares backtracking and checkpoint based progression with Resident Evil (1996). 114 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918090/)
10. [Dead of Darkness](https://imho.run/games/2157210/dead-of-darkness) — Shares backtracking and inventory management with Resident Evil (1996). 103 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157210/)
11. [EBOLA VILLAGE](https://imho.run/games/2306030/ebola-village) — Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Resident Evil (1996). 114 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2306030/)
12. [Alien: Isolation](https://imho.run/games/214490/alien-isolation) — Shares resource management with Resident Evil (1996). 26,101 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/)
13. [Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/209830/lone-survivor-the-director-s-cut) — Shares resource scarcity and multiple endings with Resident Evil (1996). 581 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/209830/)
14. [Zombie Army Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/301640/zombie-army-trilogy) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like Resident Evil (1996). 5,051 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301640/)
15. [Echoes of the Living](https://imho.run/games/2173460/echoes-of-the-living) — Shares tank controls and resource management with Resident Evil (1996). 447 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2173460/)
16. [Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)](https://imho.run/games/254480/obscure-ii-obscure-the-aftermath) — Shares boss fights and puzzle solving with Resident Evil (1996). 450 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254480/)
17. [You Will Die Here Tonight](https://imho.run/games/1446350/you-will-die-here-tonight) — Shares exploration and multiple endings with Resident Evil (1996). 414 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446350/)
18. [Amnesia: The Dark Descent](https://imho.run/games/57300/amnesia-the-dark-descent) — Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Resident Evil (1996). 12,717 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/57300/)
19. [Remothered: Tormented Fathers](https://imho.run/games/633360/remothered-tormented-fathers) — Shares backtracking with Resident Evil (1996). 658 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/633360/)
20. [Cold Fear™](https://imho.run/games/15270/cold-fear) — Shares inventory management with Resident Evil (1996). 570 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15270/)
21. [The Beast Inside](https://imho.run/games/792300/the-beast-inside) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Resident Evil (1996). 2,333 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/792300/)
22. [The Hotel](https://imho.run/games/2134970/the-hotel) — Shares fixed camera angles and tank controls with Resident Evil (1996). 59 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134970/)
23. [Outlast](https://imho.run/games/238320/outlast) — Also Survival Horror, like Resident Evil (1996). 28,158 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238320/)
24. [Nightmare of Decay](https://imho.run/games/1848450/nightmare-of-decay) — Shares backtracking and puzzle solving with Resident Evil (1996). 2,813 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848450/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4249100&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4249100&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4249100
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4249100
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Resident Evil (1996)

Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4249100
- **Developer:** CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
- **Publisher:** CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Apr 1, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4249100/resident-evil-1996)
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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249100/)
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