Resident Evil 4 similar games & best alternatives

Resident Evil 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2 • 2023

Should you play it?

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

What works

  • Faithful and polished remake
  • Engaging combat and gameplay mechanics
  • Improved graphics and sound design
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • High replayability with dlc and challenges

Things to keep in mind

  • Some content trimmed from original
  • Ashley ai can be frustrating
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Minor interface and optimization issues on some pcs
  • Paid dlc for content previously free

What to play next

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Last update: 19/09/2026