Games Like Resident Evil 4

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24%, Zombies 17.3%, Horror 14.9%, Gore 7.4%, VR 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the closest modern Capcom match to RE4's blend of high-intensity combat, inventory management, grotesque villagers, and memorable boss setpieces.

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.7%, Survival Horror 23.7%, Zombies 21.8%, Horror 12.3%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the original blueprint for RE4 Remake's over-the-shoulder gunplay, merchant loop, and perfectly paced action-horror campaign.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 28.4%, Survival Horror 23.8%, Horror 14.5%, Gore 7%, Survival 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same modern RE Engine feel, mixing deliberate shooting, scarce resources, and relentless survival-horror tension.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.5%, Survival Horror 21.4%, Horror 18.3%, Survival 5.6%, Psychological Horror 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-shoulder combat, strategic dismemberment, weapon upgrades, and nonstop horror pressure make it one of the strongest non-RE alternatives.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.4%, Horror 17.5%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Zombies 9.7%, Gore 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It channels RE4's DNA with tense third-person shooting, scavenging, upgrade systems, and grotesque monster encounters.

Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Horror 19.9%, Zombies 16.1%, VR 8.4%, Gore 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Even in first person, it nails the same resource pressure, grimy horror atmosphere, and tightly paced survival campaign.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Zombies 28.3%, Third-Person Shooter 26.6%, Horror 13.7%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It directly builds on RE4's combat and pacing, just with a more action-heavy tone and optional co-op.

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Zombies 22.9%, Survival Horror 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Horror 14%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its modernized combat, linear momentum, and monster-heavy encounters make it a natural follow-up for RE4 Remake fans.

Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.3%, Survival Horror 21.2%, Horror 18.1%, Survival 9.7%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel pushes the same kind of cinematic third-person horror action that makes RE4 so immediately gripping.

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Zombies 26.4%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Horror 14.7%, Survival 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers solid over-the-shoulder shooting, episodic survival-horror pacing, and a stronger emphasis on resource conservation than RE5 or RE6.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.4%, Horror 18.8%, Zombies 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Gore 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directed by RE4's original creator, it captures a similar balance of ammo scarcity, crowd management, and brutal horror action.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.1%, Zombies 17.4%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Horror 11%, Cinematic 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its tense third-person encounters, limited supplies, and infected-driven survival make it a great fit if you want grounded action-horror.

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Zombies 22.7%, Survival Horror 19.9%, Horror 16.3%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers familiar bioterror horror, third-person gunplay, and a more survival-focused tone than the mainline action-heavy entries.

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.5%, Horror 13.6%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Survival 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers similarly intense third-person survival combat, grisly encounters, and a constant feeling that every bullet matters.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.7%, Survival Horror 22.2%, Horror 15.7%, Cinematic 6.4%, Third Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches the same linear, cinematic survival-horror itch with brutal close-quarters combat, inventory juggling, and oppressive atmosphere.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.5%, Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Cinematic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It's less combat-driven, but if RE4's oppressive atmosphere and survival-horror tension are what hooked you, this is an excellent next step.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Zombies 22.9%, Survival Horror 21%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Horror 13.3%, Gore 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie homage wears its Resident Evil inspiration openly, with over-the-shoulder shooting, zombies, key-item progression, and inventory pressure.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Cinematic 16.2%, Dark 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its modern third-person survival-horror structure emphasizes exploration, puzzles, and limited resources in a way RE4 fans can appreciate.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Zombies 33.4%, Third-Person Shooter 27%, Horror 13.1%, Survival Horror 8.4%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the fluid third-person shooting and spectacle of RE4, though it trades away much of the restraint and horror.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.4%, Horror 24.5%, Third Person 9.6%, Gore 6.7%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into third-person action-horror shooting while still keeping the claustrophobic pacing and survival-horror structure.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Third-Person Shooter 21.4%, Horror 13.7%, Survival 6.3%, Gore 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers classic survival-horror puzzle-box design and item scarcity for players who want more of RE's tense, methodical side.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Zombies 28.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Survival 12%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its broader open-world structure is very different, but the third-person shooting, zombie pressure, and scavenging still overlap with RE4's appeal.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Cinematic 9.5%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro presentation is very different, but the tight resource management, dread, and elegant survival-horror design are top-tier.

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.9%, Survival Horror 21.3%, Zombies 14.3%, Horror 13.7%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This indie survival-horror throwback captures RE-style exploration, puzzle progression, and tense combat with an optional over-the-shoulder perspective.

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.2%, Survival Horror 20.7%, Zombies 18.9%, Horror 11.8%, Cinematic 6.7%

Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27%, Horror 21.2%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Survival 10.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It's more action-forward than RE4, but the over-the-shoulder monster combat, upgrades, and campaign structure still line up well.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Zombies 28.4%, Survival Horror 26.1%, Horror 16.5%, Survival 9.7%, Gore 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It's a looser match, but the constant danger, infected encounters, and survival-minded pacing can scratch a similar horror-action itch.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.3%, Zombies 26.9%, Horror 16.8%, Survival 6.7%, Third-Person Shooter 5.2%

In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.

Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Survival Horror 28.3%, Gore 7.5%, Psychological Horror 6.6%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more combat-oriented Silent Hill entry, making it a decent fit if you want third-person horror with monsters and exploration.

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.6%, Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Cinematic 9.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Raw Instinct takes over in this new, adrenaline-pumping journey into Survival Horror. Something is terribly wrong. Your covert mission has gone haywire… now you find yourself pursued by a relentless, prehistoric terror. Suddenly, your mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.7%, Third-Person Shooter 20.9%, Horror 14.1%, Survival 10.9%, Dark 5.9%

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Zombies 26.3%, Survival Horror 24.8%, Horror 18.6%, Third-Person Shooter 7.9%, Survival 5.4%

Echoes of the Living is a dark Classic Survival Horror inspired by the greatest hits from the 90's focused on reimagining visual horror, your goal is to make it out alive while uncovering the truth about the incident.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.3%, Zombies 26.6%, Horror 16.6%, Dark 9%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.9%, Third-Person Shooter 25.2%, Horror 13.6%, Gore 6.8%, Psychological Horror 5.7%

BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Horror 19.8%, Gore 11.7%, Story Rich 6.9%, Violent 6.6%

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.9%, Zombies 22.3%, Horror 19%, Gore 8.5%, Action 6.1%

The Living Remain is a virtual reality first person adventure shooter where players immerse themselves in a world where the undead have taken over. You must survive the horde of undead using an arsenal of weapons in a story driven campaign loaded with a variety of interactive environments.

Why similar: Zombies 23.6%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Horror 12.4%, VR 12%, Story Rich 7.6%

EBOLA VILLAGE - this is a classic survival horror game from the 90s with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Solve puzzles, follow the story carefully and use various weapons in a brutal fight for survival. Danger lurks at every turn.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Zombies 23.1%, Horror 15.9%, Gore 9.1%, Survival 7.7%

The Walking Evil takes you to the great classic of the survival horror of the 90s, where you guide the main character with a fixed system of cameras, which enhances the feeling of being in a real horror movie.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.8%, Zombies 17.4%, Horror 12.6%, Survival 8.4%, Gore 7.9%

Your main task is to find out who is involved in the spread and experiment on the "E" virus - Ebola, you need to stop the spread of the virus, and at the same time survive yourself! Millions of people may die.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.7%, Zombies 19.4%, Horror 13.6%, Gore 8.7%, Survival 7.8%

A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.6%, Survival Horror 20.3%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%

Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Horror 9.5%, Zombies 9%, Survival 7.3%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 30.3%, Horror 15.5%, Survival 12.3%, Dark 8%, Action 7%

A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.2%, Cinematic 19.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Survival 10.2%, Action 7.5%

The Hotel is an "old style" survival horror game!! Fight zombies and solve puzzles to try to escape!!

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.1%, Zombies 11.3%, Third Person 10.5%, Gore 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

A 90’s-inspired slasher survival horror. A Halloween party at a remote farm turns into a nightmare as you explore macabre farms, dark cornfields, and dangerous settings where you'll have to run, fight, and survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.6%, Zombies 15.1%, Horror 11%, Gore 8.4%, Survival 7%

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Survival Horror 21%, Third-Person Shooter 20%, Gore 6.9%, Third Person 6%

A small town is being taken over by ghouls. Solve puzzles, carefully read notes and use various weapons against horrific and evolving enemies to uncover what is behind this gruesome event. Eternal Evil is an old-school survival-horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.1%, Zombies 19.2%, Horror 13.9%, Gore 8.3%, Survival 7%

The experimental AI chip in his brain could be humanity's salvation... or it's end. Experience mind-bending combat, explore a dark fantasy wasteland, and unravel a twisted tale as Kurt, humanity's unwilling hope.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.5%, Horror 21.5%, Realistic 7.6%, Zombies 7.5%, Gore 6.5%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 42.7%, Survival 12%, Gore 11.7%, Horror 10.6%, Third Person 6.5%

Trapped inside the Paradise Hotel, you are desperate to find your sister. Explore dark surroundings, gather resources, and survive terrifying encounters. This intense single-player VR survival horror game with great storytelling will get your adrenaline pumping.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.6%, Zombies 22.2%, Horror 12.8%, VR 11.4%, Gore 7.1%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Story Rich 24.6%, Action 17.6%, Violent 15.4%, Third Person 14.1%, Gore 13.7%

The game takes place in the world of the Cretaceous Period... Dinosaurs attack players in various scenes, including jungles, caves, lakes, and some buildings eroded by plants! Use the characteristics of increased number of weapons to overcome difficult challenges!

Why similar: Survival Horror 26%, Third-Person Shooter 18.5%, Horror 14.3%, Survival 10.8%, Action 5.4%

Drawing heavily from classic survival horror tropes, Carnival Massacre takes players on a haunting quest in a cursed theme park. Explore your surroundings, manage your messy inventory, solve puzzles and kill the four ringleaders of the park!

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.6%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Horror 14.8%, Zombies 11.2%, Resource Management 6.2%

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Action 29.7%, Violent 17.9%, Third Person 16.7%, Gore 15.2%, Story Rich 12.2%

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.4%, Horror 22.7%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%