Resident Evil 5 — Is It Worth Playing?
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009.
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About Resident Evil 5
Story The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Content Description This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition. NOTE Does not support NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision which came with the original Games for Windows - Live version. If you have previously purchased the Games For Windows Live version of Resident Evil 5, you can redeem a free copy of the Steam version. Please check the below information for details. Steamworks Migration FAQ
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Should You Play Resident Evil 5?
Story The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work togethe…
Resident Evil 5 is co-op and multiplayer 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
Supported OS: Windows®10 · Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better · Memory: 4GB or better · Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better · Display: Minimum 800 x 600 pixel resolution · Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) · DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better · Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space · Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse
Recommended
Supported OS: Windows®10 · Processor: Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better · Memory: 4GB or better · Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better · Display: Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution · Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) · DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better · Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space · Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse, controller supported
Resident Evil 5 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Resident Evil 5 release?
- Resident Evil 5 released on Sep 15, 2009 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Resident Evil 5?
- Resident Evil 5 is an Action game. This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009.
- Is Resident Evil 5 multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Resident Evil 5 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Resident Evil 5 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Resident Evil 5 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Resident Evil 5 cost?
- Resident Evil 5 is priced at $4.99 on Steam.
- What are Resident Evil 5's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Resident Evil 5 worth playing in 2026?
- Mostly yes — 84% of Resident Evil 5's 21,992 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
- Who made Resident Evil 5?
- Resident Evil 5 is developed by Capcom.
- What games is Resident Evil 5 similar to?
- Resident Evil 5 sits alongside Action games such as DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, NINJA MASTER'S, Audictrl.
- What platforms is Resident Evil 5 on?
- Resident Evil 5 is available on Windows.
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