Resident Evil — Is It Worth Playing?
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back!

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About Resident Evil
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil. In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive. Graphics More detailed graphics that retain the horror. The environments come alive with detail thanks to resolution upgrades and non-static 3D models. Post-processing effects like Bloom filters, which were not easy to do at the time of the original release, have been added to make the HD graphics even more realistic. High-Resolution Environments - We've increased the resolution of the background environments by recreating them with a mix of high-res static images, plus animated 3D models. Widescreen Support Widescreen (16:9) is supported, so players can experience a greater sense of immersion. In widescreen mode, the screen will scroll. The parts of the screen that get cut off on the top and bottom will scroll into view automatically depending on the character's position. You can switch the display mode during gameplay in real time. Sound & New Controls High-Quality Sound - The audio has been remastered to increase the sampling rate, and of course 5.1ch output is also now supported. New Controls You can play using the original control scheme or an alternate control scheme that lets you just push the analog stick to move in the direction you want to go. You can switch the control scheme during gameplay in real time.
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Should You Play Resident Evil?
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil. In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive. Graphics More detailed graphics that retain the horror. The environments come alive with detail thanks to resolution upgrades an…
Resident Evil is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows®10 · Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) · Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended. Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.
Recommended
OS: Windows®10 · Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) · Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended. Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.
Resident Evil — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Resident Evil release?
- Resident Evil released on Jan 19, 2015 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Resident Evil?
- Resident Evil is a Shooter game. The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back!
- Is Resident Evil multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Resident Evil is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Resident Evil on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Resident Evil runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Resident Evil cost?
- Resident Evil is priced at $4.99 on Steam.
- What are Resident Evil's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Resident Evil worth playing in 2026?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Resident Evil?
- Resident Evil is developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..
- What games is Resident Evil similar to?
- Resident Evil sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Resident Evil on?
- Resident Evil is available on Windows.
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