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Resident Evil

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox 360 • 2015

Should you play it?

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

What works
  • Faithful remake with improved graphics and sound
  • Engaging survival horror atmosphere
  • Challenging puzzles and inventory management
  • Multiple characters and endings for replayability
  • Classic fixed camera angles enhance tension
Things to keep in mind
  • Fixed camera and tank controls can frustrate new players
  • Limited inventory space requires frequent backtracking
  • Some blurry backgrounds and dated cutscenes
  • Voice acting is campy and sometimes poor
  • Slow pacing and door load animations may annoy

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Resident Evil Requiem

  • Eternal Evil

  • Ground Zero

  • Resident Evil 4

  • Resident Evil 2

  • Cronos: The New Dawn

  • The Evil Within

  • Tormented Souls

  • Tormented Souls 2
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Eternal Evil

  • Ground Zero

  • You Will Die Here Tonight
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Exploration

    Resident Evil (1996)
  • Progression

    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
  • Strategy

    Total Chaos

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Resident Evil: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players explore a large mansion freely, solve puzzles and find items at their own pace without forced linearity, but some backtracking is required."

    Capsule for Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition

    "Players have freedom to explore the mansion and solve puzzles at their own pace, but progression is gated by item and key acquisition, so some routine backtracking is required."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game challenges players with puzzles, resource management, and combat requiring skill and strategy, especially on higher difficulties."

    Capsule for Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2

    "The game challenges players with difficult puzzles, resource management, and survival mechanics requiring skillful planning and execution."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on solo survival and exploration without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for Astrometica: Prologue Astrometica: Prologue

    "Focus is on solo play and personal survival without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Players report long play sessions, multiple playthroughs, and high replay value."

    Capsule for Jagged Alliance 3 Jagged Alliance 3

    "Many players report long play sessions, multiple playthroughs for different characters and endings, and high replay value."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

    Capsule for POOLS POOLS

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Players engage in inventory management, crafting, and some puzzle solving, but within predefined structures and environments."

    Capsule for Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    "Players creatively manage inventory and approach puzzles and combat in different ways, but within a fixed game structure."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of player domination or power over others; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

    Capsule for Decktamer Decktamer

    "No evidence of player domination or power over others; gameplay is individual and survival-focused."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Strong immersion in a tense, scary atmosphere provides escape from reality and stress relief through horror experience."

    Capsule for The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game

    "Strong immersion in a tense horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and stress relief."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not out of obligation or pressure."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players try different interactions and puzzle solutions, experimenting with inventory items and environment."

    Capsule for Metaphobia Metaphobia

    "Players experiment with different strategies for inventory management, puzzle solving, and combat approaches."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    5

    "Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets in the mansion."

    Capsule for Resident Evil (1996) Resident Evil (1996)

    "Core gameplay involves exploring a large mansion with many secrets, puzzles, and hidden items."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Some character customization and costume options exist, but limited overall self-expression."

    Capsule for DreadOut 2 DreadOut 2

    "Some character costume customization is available, allowing limited self-expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "Players experience a fictional zombie apocalypse with supernatural elements and horror monsters."

    Capsule for Propagation VR Propagation VR

    "Players experience a fictional horror story with zombies, mutants, and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    Capsule for Mafia: Definitive Edition Mafia: Definitive Edition

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop problem-solving skills, learn puzzle patterns, and improve navigation over time."

    Capsule for Crypt Crypt

    "Players learn and improve puzzle solving, map navigation, and survival skills through repeated play."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Mortal Kombat 11 Mortal Kombat 11

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suitable for casual or background play."

    Capsule for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suitable for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."

    Capsule for Bendy and the Ink Machine Bendy and the Ink Machine

    "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

    Capsule for Half-Life: Alyx Half-Life: Alyx

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    5

    "Players accumulate weapons, ammo, upgrades, and unlock new areas and story content."

    Capsule for Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    "Players accumulate weapons, keys, and upgrades while unlocking new areas and story content."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -3

    "Tense atmosphere, time limits, and survival pressure create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

    Capsule for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

    "Tense atmosphere and survival pressure create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and jump scares."

    Capsule for Outlast 2 Outlast 2

    "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and jump scares."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; individual-focused gameplay."

    Capsule for Subnautica Subnautica

    "No social recognition or status systems; individual-focused gameplay."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Engaging narrative with character interactions, multiple endings, and lore."

    Capsule for 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)

    "Engaging narrative with multiple endings, character perspectives, and lore exploration."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    5

    "Requires planning combat tactics, resource and inventory management, and puzzle solving."

    Capsule for Total Chaos Total Chaos

    "Requires strategic planning in inventory management, puzzle solving, and combat tactics."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    5

    "High suspense and horror elements create thrilling and tense gameplay experiences."

    Capsule for Dead Space (2008) Dead Space (2008)

    "High suspense and horror elements create thrilling and tense gameplay moments."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Offers many hours of gameplay, replayability, and rich content for its price."

    Capsule for Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

    "Offers many hours of gameplay, replayability, and content for the price."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    4

    "Combat against zombies is a core gameplay element involving shooting and destruction."

    Capsule for Flesh Eaters Flesh Eaters

    "Combat against zombies and monsters is a core gameplay element involving shooting and destruction."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    5

    "Central theme is avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats."

    Capsule for Survivalist Survivalist

    "Central theme is survival against limited resources, managing threats, and avoiding death."

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