Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a 1996 survival horror game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation. Players guide members of the elite S.T.A.R.S. police unit trapped in a mansion overrun with the undead and grotesque bio-engineered creatures, managing scarce ammunition while solving puzzles to escape.
The game helped define the survival horror genre, using fixed camera angles, deliberate pacing and resource scarcity to build dread, while item boxes, ink-ribbon saves and inventory limits forced constant tough decisions. Its emphasis on tension over action, its two playable characters with differing scenarios, and its cheesy but memorable live-action intro and voice acting made it a landmark of atmospheric horror.
Resident Evil launched a franchise that has shaped horror gaming for decades and helped popularize the term survival horror. The original has been remade with substantially updated visuals and refined design, and both classic and modernized versions are available on current platforms.
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Modern alternatives to Resident Evil, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil 4 (2023 remake) | € 59,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Resident Evil Village | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Crow Country Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Resident Evil 2 (2019) | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Resident Evil (2002 HD Remaster) | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Untested | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
Resident Evil 4 (2023 remake)
€ 59,99The acclaimed modern remake of the fan-favourite entry.
Resident Evil 4 (2023 remake) runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Resident Evil Village
€ 39,99A first-person entry that leans back into inventory management and creepy exploration, and runs on Mac and iPhone too.
Resident Evil Village runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Crow Country Indie
€ 19,99A superb indie survival-horror that nails the PS1-era mood.
Crow Country runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Resident Evil 2 (2019)
€ 39,99The remake that set the modern standard: the same Raccoon City police station, rebuilt with over-the-shoulder aiming.
Resident Evil 2 (2019) runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Resident Evil (2002 HD Remaster)
€ 19,99The definitive version of the original with beautiful updated visuals.
Resident Evil (2002 HD Remaster) runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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