Games Like Resident Evil Requiem

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 37.5%, Survival Horror 30.8%, Horror 14.5%, Violent 4.2%, Dark 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match to Requiem’s likely formula of cinematic survival-horror, zombie-filled environments, tight resource management, and modern third-person combat.

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: Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Survival Horror 20.8%, Zombies 18.9%, Horror 11.8%, Cinematic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished over-the-shoulder action, horror set pieces, inventory tension, and relentless creature encounters make it one of the clearest alternatives.

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 29.2%, Zombies 21.6%, Horror 14.2%, FPS 10.7%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors Requiem’s apparent blend of first-person horror, blockbuster presentation, exploration, and action-heavy survival against monstrous enemies.

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 27.8%, Survival Horror 23.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Horror 13.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced escape structure, urban outbreak setting, and mix of horror and action fit the zombie-survival side of Requiem very well.

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 31.4%, Zombies 21.7%, Horror 20.4%, FPS 7.4%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: If you want the scarier, more intimate side of Requiem, this delivers first-person survival-horror with claustrophobic pacing and memorable encounters.

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 31.3%, Survival Horror 29.6%, Horror 19.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Dark 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This remake nails the same modern survival-horror rhythm of atmospheric exploration, strategic dismemberment combat, and cinematic singleplayer intensity.

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

Why similar: Zombies 33.8%, Survival Horror 24.5%, Third-Person Shooter 18%, Horror 14.2%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its episodic structure, over-the-shoulder combat, creepy environments, and emphasis on survival make it a natural next step after Requiem.

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

Why similar: Zombies 27.9%, Survival Horror 23.9%, Third-Person Shooter 23.2%, Horror 15.2%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines classic series tension with modernized gunplay, isolated horror settings, and a strong focus on exploration and creature encounters.

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 31.9%, Horror 19.2%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Zombies 14%, Violent 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a strong mix of survival-horror tension, third-person shooting, grotesque creatures, and a story-driven campaign with Resident Evil energy.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 37%, Zombies 33.8%, Horror 16%, Third-Person Shooter 5.3%, Female Protagonist 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the series’ pure survival-horror DNA with mansion exploration, limited resources, puzzles, and constant dread.

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 33.3%, Survival Horror 30.9%, Horror 17.9%, Third-Person Shooter 8.2%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more classic, puzzle-heavy take on zombie survival-horror that still shares Requiem’s emphasis on tension and vulnerability.

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 33.4%, Horror 21.7%, Zombies 16.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.5%, Cinematic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It channels older-school survival-horror stress through brutal combat, disturbing enemy design, and a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Zombies 41.3%, Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Horror 12.4%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good fit if the action side of Requiem appeals to you most, thanks to its cinematic set pieces and monster-heavy gunplay.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Survival Horror 26.5%, Horror 14.6%, Cinematic 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers glossy third-person survival-horror with brutal close-quarters combat, scripted scares, and a heavily cinematic tone.

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 35.5%, Third-Person Shooter 27.2%, Survival Horror 15.2%, Horror 13%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-focused, it preserves the series’ third-person combat style, co-op-optional campaign structure, and infected enemy pressure.

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 33%, Survival Horror 32.3%, Horror 21.3%, Story Rich 5.3%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans a little more action-heavy than the remake but still delivers cinematic horror shooting and sustained survival pressure.

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: Zombies 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.2%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Horror 9.9%, Cinematic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Requiem’s cinematic storytelling, infected enemies, scavenging tension, and desperate moment-to-moment survival combat.

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: Survival Horror 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 23%, Zombies 16.9%, Horror 12.4%, Female Protagonist 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game closely follows the old-school Resident Evil formula with fixed or over-the-shoulder camera options, undead enemies, and puzzle-driven survival.

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 30.6%, Survival Horror 27.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Horror 13.3%, Violent 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deliberate love letter to classic and modern Resident Evil, with zombies, inventory management, puzzles, and over-the-shoulder combat.

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 40.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16%, Cinematic 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It distills survival-horror down to tense exploration, scarce resources, and oppressive atmosphere, even if its presentation is more retro and stylized.

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: Survival Horror 22%, Horror 21%, Cinematic 20.5%, Dark 10.7%, Realistic 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its modern reimagining mixes third-person combat, exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror in a way that overlaps nicely with Requiem’s adventure side.

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 40.1%, Horror 23.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Zombies 9.3%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another Resident Evil-inspired campaign built around tense exploration, horror gunfights, and a government-facility outbreak setting.

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 27.9%, Zombies 27.6%, Horror 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, Dark 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick for players specifically chasing a modern indie take on classic zombie outbreak survival-horror.

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 43%, Horror 22.5%, Cinematic 11.3%, Story Rich 7.7%, Violent 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is less shooter-focused, but its modern survival-horror presentation and oppressive singleplayer atmosphere make it an excellent tonal match.

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 34.3%, Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more puzzle-heavy survival-horror with deliberate pacing and classic genre structure, this is one of the best modern options.

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 25.7%, Zombies 22.7%, FPS 16.4%, Horror 14.7%, First-Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It translates classic Resident Evil-style progression into a first-person format with zombies, keys, puzzles, and survival-horror pacing.

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 36.1%, Third-Person Shooter 27.8%, Horror 14.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro presentation hides a very authentic survival-horror structure built around exploration, item routing, combat, and unsettling atmosphere.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 44.3%, Horror 17.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Dark 9.2%, Cinematic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more action-leaning, but the zombie-infested spaces, improvisational combat, and constant pressure still scratch a related undead-survival itch.

Join Jill Valentine, the survivor of the notorious disaster, as her nightmare continues. After resigning from S.T.A.R.S. Jill now prepares to head out of Raccoon City… but caught in a town crawling with zombies, more than ever she must rely on brute force and cunning to find a way to escape alive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.7%, Zombies 23.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15.4%, Horror 12.5%, Action 4.5%

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 29.3%, Survival Horror 26.2%, Horror 12.9%, FPS 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person zombie survival, night-time horror tension, and scavenging-driven progression make it a good fit if you want more action and mobility.

Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Survival Horror 29.6%, Zombies 24.8%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Horror 12.4%, Action 4.5%

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.

Why similar: Zombies 40.9%, Horror 16.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Violent 8.3%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a looser match, but its first-person infected combat, exploration, and high-stakes survival in a hostile world align with Requiem’s action-horror appeal.

Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.3%, Zombies 25.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.2%, Horror 12.3%, Action 4.5%

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 40.5%, Horror 21.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28%, Third-Person Shooter 26.5%, Horror 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

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 34.6%, Horror 19.8%, Cinematic 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

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 36.2%, Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 6.7%, Action 5.6%

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.

Why similar: Zombies 24.1%, Survival Horror 23.1%, Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Horror 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 6.7%

(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: Survival Horror 25.9%, Zombies 24.4%, Third-Person Shooter 21.5%, Inventory Management 12.7%, Horror 10.4%

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.3%, Horror 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Cinematic 10.1%, First-Person 9.1%

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 29.4%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Horror 12.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Uncover the mystery of Archdale Castle in this Indie Action Survival Horror when an explosion threatens to expose a family curse and a new epidemic

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Zombies 19.5%, Cinematic 14.8%, Horror 11.4%, Realistic 8%

Survive a 3rd-person horror world facing relentless bosses and alluring undead. Manage your inventory, make every bullet count, craft and repair clothes, which can mean the difference between survival and death. Sometimes, hiding from towering enemies may be your only chance when brute force fails.

Why similar: Zombies 26.4%, Survival Horror 23.6%, Inventory Management 9.4%, Third-Person Shooter 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.5%, Realistic 14%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Dark 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24%, Survival Horror 20.7%, Horror 11.9%, Cinematic 8%, Realistic 5.9%

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 28.1%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Horror 13.7%, Zombies 13.6%, Inventory Management 9.7%

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: Zombies 25.9%, Survival Horror 25.7%, FPS 12.8%, Horror 11.3%, Post-apocalyptic 7.5%

Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.

Why similar: Zombies 28.1%, Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Horror 12.8%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Why similar: Survival Horror 33.6%, Cinematic 19.6%, Horror 18%, Realistic 10%, First-Person 8.7%

A modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots. Customize your loadout, manage limited resources, and exploit enemy weaknesses in tense, strategic encounters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 41.2%, Horror 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Modern 8.8%, Dark 8.1%

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.7%, Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Horror 7.1%

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. When Anna's mother passes away from a sudden illness, she receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth?

Why similar: Survival Horror 29.3%, Third-Person Shooter 24.2%, Horror 15.6%, Inventory Management 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7%

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.5%, Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Cinematic 13.3%, Horror 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

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 27.1%, Survival Horror 14.9%, FPS 11.6%, Horror 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

In this game you have to fight your way through hordes of zombies in search of a safe place.

Why similar: Zombies 29.1%, FPS 21.7%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Horror 6.5%

Close your eyes. Step into a world filled with nothing but darkness and terror, where everything wants to destroy you. Your time has come to fight the shrieking darkness, be brave and don't look back or you won't make it.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.7%, FPS 15.7%, Zombies 13.7%, Horror 13.4%, Cinematic 10.9%

Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

Why similar: Survival Horror 34.1%, Horror 26.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 7.1%