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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows®10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) Notes supplémentaires : Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended. Note

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows®10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) Notes supplémentaires : Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommende

Resident Evil

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Released January 19, 2015
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 35,590 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 82/100 (Metacritic)
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Resident Evil’s survival-horror gameplay has earned it a Very Positive rating on Steam. The title enjoys more than 35,000 reviews, and its gameplay and story are the most frequently praised aspects. Performance and UI issues consistently appear as the main complaints.

What it's about: The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

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« great game even if I need the IQ of Einstein to solve the puzzles, and oh yeah how could i forget my favorite part sitting through a 10-second animation every time I have to open a door!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYY I LOVE THAT SO MUCH HAHAHAHAHHA »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 30 h played21
« Capcom should re-release the original version of Resident Evil 1 on steam. 30 years later and it's still not available. Edit: They listened! Get the 1996 version here https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249100/Resident_Evil_1996/ »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played8
« Open door. Loading screen. Open another door. Zombie. Decide “not worth the ammo”. Come back later. Zombie is now faster and angry. Worst decision of your life. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 27 h played1
« One of the best video game remakes ever made. One of the best Resident Evil games ever made. One of the best survival horror games ever made. It is a must play for any true fan of classic survival horror. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 82 h played11
« there were residents, and they were very evil. 10/10 no false advertising »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 20 h played11
« FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY MAKE SURE YOU BURN BODIES WITH THE FLASK OF KEROSENE. MY DRAWERS GOT FILLED AND MY BOOTY CLENTCHED WHEN I MET THE CONSEQUENCES OF MY IN-ACTION. (im not even finished with the game but its great so far 8/10) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played11
« Crash (Dans un jeu où les saves sont au compte goutte.), save corrompu... Jouez à la version gamecube, au moins ça ne crash pas. :p »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 4 h played
« Needs a remake after 2 decades »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played
« this game is fun but the puzzle are insanely hard sometimes and the game barely helps you or gives you hits and all the walkthroughs dont really help »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« literally only playing this because I dont wanna get called a larper this is probably the worst RE game ive played not including re6 »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« playing this game is genuine torture »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 32 h played
« Haven't played this since GameCube's release. I've been in a massive RE mood lately and saw it on sale. Runs great on the Steam Deck too. Super fun diving into this after playing the OG recently! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 34 h played1

In players' words

« great game even if I need the IQ of Einstein to solve the puzzles, and oh yeah how could i forget my favorite part sitting through a 10-second animation every time I have to open a door!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYY I LOVE THAT SO MUCH HAHAHAHAHHA »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 30 h played21
« Crash (Dans un jeu où les saves sont au compte goutte.), save corrompu... Jouez à la version gamecube, au moins ça ne crash pas. :p »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 4 h played
« Capcom should re-release the original version of Resident Evil 1 on steam. 30 years later and it's still not available. Edit: They listened! Get the 1996 version here https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249100/Resident_Evil_1996/ »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played8
« Needs a remake after 2 decades »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played
« Open door. Loading screen. Open another door. Zombie. Decide “not worth the ammo”. Come back later. Zombie is now faster and angry. Worst decision of your life. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 27 h played1
« this game is fun but the puzzle are insanely hard sometimes and the game barely helps you or gives you hits and all the walkthroughs dont really help »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« One of the best video game remakes ever made. One of the best Resident Evil games ever made. One of the best survival horror games ever made. It is a must play for any true fan of classic survival horror. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 82 h played11
« literally only playing this because I dont wanna get called a larper this is probably the worst RE game ive played not including re6 »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« there were residents, and they were very evil. 10/10 no false advertising »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 20 h played11
« playing this game is genuine torture »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 32 h played
« FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY MAKE SURE YOU BURN BODIES WITH THE FLASK OF KEROSENE. MY DRAWERS GOT FILLED AND MY BOOTY CLENTCHED WHEN I MET THE CONSEQUENCES OF MY IN-ACTION. (im not even finished with the game but its great so far 8/10) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played11
« Haven't played this since GameCube's release. I've been in a massive RE mood lately and saw it on sale. Runs great on the Steam Deck too. Super fun diving into this after playing the OG recently! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 34 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=129
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=54
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=37
Interface / UX
5 % pos · n=20
Performance
0 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay129852024
Story / writing544833
Graphics / art373403
Interface / UX201019
Performance110011
Audio / music111001
Content / longevity5302
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.7 h.

<2h
56 % (n=16)
2-10h
80 % (n=95)
10-25h
93 % (n=240)
>25h
99 % (n=137)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 88% positive88JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€2.74€7.61€12.49€17.36€22.2420162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€4.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 09, 2015 · All-time low: €4.99 (Feb 11, 2020)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 85 positive mentions out of 129
  • The story is widely acclaimed: 48 positive mentions out of 54
  • Graphics receive strong support: 34 positive mentions out of 37
  • Audio design is a highlight: 10 positive mentions out of 11

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are universally noted: 11 negative mentions out of 11
  • UI design is often criticized: 19 negative mentions out of 20
  • Bugs are repeatedly mentioned: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Fans of survival ºhorror and players who enjoy a steep challenge will find Resident Evil engaging, with its evocative atmosphere and nostalgic references resonating strongly.

Is Resident Evil worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 35,590 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Resident Evil delivers a highly praised gameplay and narrative experience, but its technical shortcomings—particularly in performance and interface—detract from an otherwise solid launch. Overall, it remains a standout title in the genre, achieving a Very Positive standing on Steam.

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