Games Like Resident Evil 5

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

Why similar: Zombies 20.4%, Co-op Campaign 17.2% ★, Co-op 14.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.8%, Online Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match on Steam, with a full co-op campaign, similar over-the-shoulder shooting, melee follow-ups, and a bigger action-horror scope.

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

Why similar: Zombies 27%, Co-op 12.5%, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Horror 8.8%, Survival Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its episodic co-op campaign, third-person combat, and blend of monsters, shooting, and resource pressure make it one of the nearest Resident Evil 5 follow-ups.

(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: Zombies 31%, Third-Person Shooter 22%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Horror 10.3%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the core blueprint for Resident Evil 5, with nearly identical over-the-shoulder gunplay, enemy staggering, and set-piece driven pacing.

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.

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: The remake modernizes the same combat DNA that shaped Resident Evil 5, even if it is a solo experience.

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

Why similar: Zombies 25.2%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Co-op 11.9%, Horror 10.6%, Survival Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It has the same series feel and third-person combat, and its Raid Mode scratches the cooperative monster-shooting itch.

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: Co-op 20.2%, Online Co-Op 18%, Third-Person Shooter 18%, Horror 12.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a very similar co-op third-person action-horror campaign built around teamwork, heavy combat, and grotesque creature encounters.

Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!

Why similar: Zombies 31.2%, Co-op 18.6%, Third-Person Shooter 16.3%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its chapter-based co-op, undead swarms, boss fights, and pulpy horror-action tone line up extremely well with Resident Evil 5's style.

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Zombies 22%, Co-op 20.3%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its campy tone, co-op third-person shooting, and undead-filled set pieces make it feel like a lighter, pulpier cousin to Resident Evil 5.

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 33.6%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Co-op 14.2%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want cooperative zombie blasting with constant pressure, class progression, and big cinematic swarms, this is an excellent fit.

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 39.1%, Co-op 21.3%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op zombie campaign, loot progression, and combat-heavy survival structure make it a strong alternative for RE5 players.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Co-op 20.4%, Third-Person Shooter 17.5%, Co-op Campaign 13.2% ★, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a squad-focused co-op third-person shooter centered on teamwork, ammo management, and fighting waves of fast-moving creatures.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: Zombies 45.7%, Co-op 19.2%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, Multiplayer 6%, Horror 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Although first-person, it remains one of the best co-op zombie campaigns ever made, with nonstop teamwork and special infected pressure.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Zombies 36.1%, Co-op 33.3%, Horror 11.2%, Gore 6.6%, Survival Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same action-first zombie-killing appeal in co-op, just with more melee focus and open-ended mission spaces.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Co-op 17.5%, Online Co-Op 15%, Survival Horror 8.4%, Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers satisfying co-op gunplay against mutant hordes and bosses, emphasizing weapon handling and team roles over story.

The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 takes the zombie survival horror to Fortune City, America’s latest and greatest entertainment playground.

Why similar: Zombies 43.6%, Co-op 18.3%, Online Co-Op 13%, Action 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op zombie action, absurd weaponry, and chaotic tone will appeal if you liked Resident Evil 5's more explosive side.

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Zombies 33.3%, Online Co-Op 18%, Co-op 15.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This modern co-op zombie shooter offers structured campaigns, team synergy, and special infected in a very replayable package.

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Zombies 39.5%, Co-op 16.6%, Third-Person Shooter 13.6%, Horror 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: These co-op undead shooter campaigns share Resident Evil 5's mission-based flow, monster-heavy firefights, and cheesy action-horror energy.

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Why similar: Zombies 39.7%, Co-op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Survival 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This gives you third-person zombie combat and online co-op with more scavenging and base-building layered on top.

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: Co-op 31.5%, Horror 17%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op Campaign 9.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is another co-op action-horror campaign that mixes aggressive shooting with supernatural enemies and a similar late-2000s feel.

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Experience a terrifyingly intense co-op campaign for up to four players in this gut-wrenching sequel to Steam best-seller, Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army.

Why similar: Zombies 40.5%, Co-op 19%, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Online Co-Op 5%, Horror 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It doubles down on co-op undead shooting with tighter pacing and more focused monster encounters than the first game.

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 27.1%, Co-op 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%, Horror 9.8%, Survival Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its modern third-person combat and action-heavy pacing echo Resident Evil 5, even though it is more linear and fully solo.

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 43.1%, Survival Horror 14%, Horror 12.9%, Third Person 6.2%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It is slower and more survival-horror focused, but the modern over-the-shoulder gunplay and zombie tension are still a strong fit.

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.

Why similar: Zombies 41.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Online Co-Op 5.4%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This older co-op zombie shooter is rougher, but its teamwork-heavy campaign structure still overlaps nicely with Resident Evil 5.

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 36.9%, Co-op 23.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Online Co-Op 6.7%, Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more co-op zombie questing and action if you want another campaign built around fighting through infected-packed areas with friends.

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20%, Co-op 17.6%, Co-op Campaign 17% ★, Action 8%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the horror angle, but its polished co-op third-person campaign combat is a great match for players who mainly want RE5's shooting feel.

Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map.

Why similar: Zombies 45.8%, Co-op 17.6%, Online Co-Op 7.2%, Action 5.1%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its larger-scale co-op zombie chaos and nonstop crafting-driven combat fit players who enjoyed Resident Evil 5's blockbuster side.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Co-op 29.1%, Third-Person Shooter 23.6%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While not zombie-focused, its co-op third-person shooting, boss fights, and emphasis on partner coordination make it an easy crossover pick.

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: Zombies 35.6%, Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Survival Horror 15.2%, Horror 13%, Action 5.7%

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 35.5%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Horror 12.1%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong choice if you want co-op zombie survival and action with more mobility, parkour, and melee intensity.

For some time now, Leafmore High School has been the setting for unexplained disappearances. In this survival horror game, you take control of a group of 5 American students. With your friends, you try to unravel the mysterious happenings at this unremarkable-looking school. The night will be long and survival not will not be easy...

Why similar: Horror 19.1%, Co-op 19.1%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Co-op Campaign 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its old-school co-op survival-horror structure and partner mechanics make it a niche but relevant pick for people chasing horror with a friend.

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: Horror 20%, Zombies 18.9%, Third-Person Shooter 17.7%, Survival Horror 17%, Gore 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This third-person horror-action game delivers tense monster encounters and resource-conscious combat that should click with Resident Evil fans.

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

Why similar: Zombies 40.9%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Horror 15%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%, Third Person 4.3%

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 38%, Horror 15.8%, Survival Horror 14%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%, Third Person 4.8%

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: Zombies 35.5%, Survival Horror 19.2%, Horror 18%, Gore 6.8%, Action 6.5%

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: Zombies 42.7%, Co-op 21.7%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Horror 6.7%

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: Zombies 30.8%, Horror 22.5%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Gore 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: Zombies 32.5%, Co-op 23.8%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Horror 8%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Join the corps! Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a unique kind of shooter!

Why similar: Zombies 32.5%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Co-op 16.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 7.2%

You are Frank West – photojournalist and original hero of the Dead Rising Willamette incident – taking center stage experiencing the re-imagined Fortune City outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 42.5%, Co-op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Action 7.8%, Third Person 4.6%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Co-op Campaign 22.6% ★, Horror 9.6%, Third Person 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

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: Horror 21.1%, Zombies 20.6%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Gore 7.3%

Two years ago, a group of young teenagers found themselves trapped inside their school. They suffered through the longest night of their lives, chased by abominable creatures created by their principal. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished.

Why similar: Co-op 23%, Horror 19%, Local Co-Op 14%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Zombies 10%

Take control of Lara and her new partner Totec, a Mayan tribesman, and uncover the ancient artifact known as the "Mirror of Smoke" in this all new action adventure game.

Why similar: Co-op 31.1%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Action 11.2%, Co-op Campaign 5.9% ★

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 51.5%, Horror 15.5%, Action 9.9%, Survival 6.8%, Third Person 6.3%

Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.

Why similar: Zombies 33.2%, Co-op 19.1%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Shooter 7.1%

Lost Planet 2, the sequel to Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that sold over 2.3 million units worldwide, is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Co-op 34%, Third-Person Shooter 29.2%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Action 8.5%, Multiplayer 6%

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.

Why similar: Zombies 38.9%, Horror 14%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.9%

Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.

Why similar: Zombies 39.5%, Co-op 14.1%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Horror 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and the first-ever four-player co-op experience with Lara Croft.

Why similar: Co-op 32.9%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Action 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Action 50.4%, Third Person 28.1%, Singleplayer 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Adventure 5.3%

Driven by community suggestion, 505 Games and EKO Software introduce you to a new single player 3rd person view experience that allows you to re-play the zombie crafting adventure "How to Survive" from a deeply immersive point of view.

Why similar: Zombies 39.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Co-op 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Third Person 7%

You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

Why similar: Zombies 55%, Horror 7.7%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 7.1%, Survival Horror 6.7%

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. With an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, ambitious new features including new zombie classes and EXO Suits, Dead Rising 4 delivers a heart-pounding experience as players...

Why similar: Zombies 42.6%, Co-op 20.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 5.6%, Horror 5.5%

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 35.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Horror 12.2%, Action 5.8%

Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.

Why similar: Co-op 39.4%, Online Co-Op 31.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Action 5.6%

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

Why similar: Zombies 40.3%, Co-op 15.9%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Horror 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: Co-op 33.8%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Action 10.5%, Gore 8.8%, Local Co-Op 7.9%