Resident Evil Village — Is It Worth Playing?

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village.

May 6, 2021Horrorby CAPCOM Co., Ltd.$9.99
Quick verdict Resident Evil Village holds 95% positive across 59,340 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, it's an easy one to check out.

About Resident Evil Village

Experience survival horror like never before in the eighth major installment in the storied Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village . Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard , the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. First-Person Action – Players will assume the role of Ethan Winters and experience every up-close battle and terrifying pursuit through a first-person perspective. Familiar Faces and New Foes – Chris Redfield has typically been a hero in the Resident Evil series, but his appearance in Resident Evil Village seemingly shrouds him in sinister motives. A host of new adversaries inhabiting the village will relentlessly hunt Ethan and hinder his every move as he attempts to make sense of the new nightmare he finds himself in.

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Key Stats

24h peak players
6,285
Steam reviews
95% · 59,340
Genre
Horror
Developer
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release
May 6, 2021
Price
$9.99

Should You Play Resident Evil Village?

Who it's for: fans of Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.

Experience survival horror like never before in the eighth major installment in the storied Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village . Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard , the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. First-Person Action – Players will assume the role of Ethan Winters and experience every up-close b…

Resident Evil Village 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

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) · Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM · DirectX: Version 12 · Additional Notes: Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/60fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 required to support ray tracing.

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit) · Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 · DirectX: Version 12 · Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.

Resident Evil Village — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Resident Evil Village release?
Resident Evil Village released on May 6, 2021 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Resident Evil Village?
Resident Evil Village is a Horror game. Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village.
Is Resident Evil Village multiplayer or co-op?
No — Resident Evil Village is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Resident Evil Village on Steam Deck or consoles?
Resident Evil Village runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Resident Evil Village cost?
Resident Evil Village is priced at $9.99 on Steam.
What are Resident Evil Village's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Resident Evil Village worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Resident Evil Village holds 95% positive across 59,340 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Resident Evil Village?
Resident Evil Village is developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..
What games is Resident Evil Village similar to?
Resident Evil Village sits alongside Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.
What platforms is Resident Evil Village on?
Resident Evil Village is available on Windows.

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