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2002

This remake of the survival horror classic sends you through a labyrinthine mansion full of zombies, puzzles and scarce ammo. Fixed camera angles, inventory juggling and resource scarcity create dense, oppressive tension.

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The closest matches for Resident Evil are Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and The Evil Within. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Resident Evil special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Resident Evil 100% match – Dread and tension
Newest alternative: System Shock 90% match – released 2023

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Resident Evil

100 %Match

1996PlayStationSteam Deck verified92 % positive19.99 €

The survival horror blueprint: scarce ammo, tight inventory and interlocking puzzles in a zombie-infested mansion, with fixed camera angles building constant dread and a campy charm.

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Resident Evil 2

Dread and tension

The survival horror classic sends Leon and Claire through zombie-infested Raccoon City, where scarce ammo, inventory management, puzzles and fixed camera angles keep tension high. Two intertwined scenarios reward multiple playthroughs.

The Evil Within

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Shinji Mikami's brutal survival horror sends detective Sebastian Castellanos through a shifting, nightmarish world. Scarce ammo, deadly traps and grotesque monsters keep the tension constantly high.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Dread and tension

Classic survival horror in which Jill Valentine escapes a collapsing Raccoon City while hunted by the relentless Nemesis. Scarce ammo, puzzles, a dodge move and split-second live choices keep the tension high.

Tormented Souls

Dread and tension

A survival horror throwback to early Resident Evil with fixed camera angles, intricate puzzles and scarce ammo. You guide Caroline through a decaying mansion full of secrets and grotesque creatures.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

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A claustrophobic first-person reboot of the series that traps you in the rotting Baker family estate in Louisiana, scraping by on scarce ammo while stalked by relentless hosts and solving puzzles. It trades action spectacle for intimate, grimy dread.

Resident Evil 0

Dread and tension

This prequel to the original Resident Evil sends you through a train and a gloomy estate with two characters you can swap between at any time. Scarce ammo, puzzles and fixed camera angles deliver classic survival horror.

The Evil Within 2

Dread and tension

Survival horror in which Sebastian Castellanos dives into the surreal STEM world to rescue his daughter. Semi-open town hubs, scarce resources and the freedom to sneak or fight create constant tension.

System Shock

Dread and tension

This remake of the cult classic leaves you alone on the Citadel space station, ruled by the deranged AI SHODAN. You explore sprawling interconnected levels, fight to survive, solve puzzles and piece together the story through audio logs in a bleak cyberpunk atmosphere.

Silent Hill 3

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Heather is dragged into a nightmarish otherworld where a mall, a subway and a hospital rot into rust, flesh and blood. Disturbing imagery, Akira Yamaoka's oppressive soundtrack and cryptic puzzles carry the game, while clumsy, desperate combat keeps every encounter tense.