Every Resident Evil Game Ranked

Resident Evil is gaming's most resilient survival horror franchise — 30 years of zombies, bioweapons, and increasingly ridiculous plot twists. With Capcom's RE Engine revitalizing the series and a Capcom Spotlight airing June 25, 2026, there's no better time to rank every mainline RE game and find the cheapest way to play each one.

Every price below is the lowest USD price tracked across 20+ stores on DealNest. We've ranked the games by critical reception, cultural impact, and how well they hold up today.

The Ranking

1. Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023)

The pinnacle of the franchise. RE4 Remake took everything great about the 2005 original — the pacing, the combat, the set pieces — and modernized it without losing the campy charm. Leon's European village adventure is the gold standard for action horror, and the Separate Ways DLC makes it even better.

Metacritic: 91 | Buy RE4 Remake CD Key — from $5.67 (20 stores, 84% off)

2. Resident Evil 2 (2019)

The remake that proved Capcom's formula could work. RE2 Remake transformed the fixed-camera classic into an over-the-shoulder nightmare, with Mr. X turning the Raccoon City Police Department into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. The Claire and Leon campaigns offer distinct experiences.

Metacritic: 89 | Compare RE2 prices — from $4.69 (15 stores, 87% off)

3. Resident Evil Requiem (2026)

The newest entry, released February 2026. Requiem returns to first-person horror while introducing a new protagonist and a setting that ties together threads from RE7 and Village. Early reception puts it among the franchise's best — a tense, focused experience that doesn't overstay its welcome.

Metacritic: 89 | Buy RE Requiem CD Key — from $22.71 (21 stores, 55% off)

4. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (2017)

The game that saved the franchise. RE7's first-person perspective and return to pure horror — set in the Baker family plantation — was a gamble that paid off. It's genuinely terrifying, and the Bakers remain gaming's most unsettling antagonists.

Metacritic: 86 | Compare RE7 prices — from $1.70 (16 stores, 84% off)

5. Resident Evil Village (2021)

RE8 balanced horror and action better than any game since RE4. Lady Dimitrescu's castle stole the spotlight, but the factory and reservoir sections are equally strong. The baby section is one of the most effective horror sequences in any game.

Metacritic: 84 | Buy RE Village CD Key — from $4.29 (17 stores, 88% off)

6. Resident Evil 4 (2005)

The original that changed gaming. RE4 invented the over-the-shoulder camera, quick-time events, and the action-horror hybrid that every game copied for a decade. It's still playable today, and at $3.99, it's a steal.

Metacritic: 96 | Compare RE4 (2005) prices — from $3.99 (4 stores, 79% off)

7. Resident Evil HD Remaster (2015)

The remaster of the 2002 GameCube remake. This is the definitive way to experience the original mansion incident — fixed cameras, tank controls, and genuine item-management horror. The Crimson Heads remain terrifying.

Metacritic: 83 | Buy RE HD Remaster CD Key — from $3.01 (12 stores, 81% off)

8. Resident Evil 5 (2009)

RE5 leaned hard into action, dropping the horror almost entirely. But as a co-op shooter, it's tremendously fun. The Africa setting and partnership system with Sheva make it a unique entry. Not the best RE, but worth playing at $2.98.

Metacritic: 83 | Compare RE5 prices — from $2.98 (11 stores, 82% off)

9. Resident Evil 3 (2020)

The shortest mainline RE game, but Nemesis's relentless pursuit through Raccoon City is unforgettable. The remake cut content from the original, which disappointed fans, but the core experience is solid. At $1.51, it's the cheapest way to enter the franchise.

Metacritic: 79 | Buy RE3 CD Key — from $1.51 (18 stores, 96% off)

10. Resident Evil 6 (2013)

The franchise's lowest point. RE6 threw everything at the wall — three interweaving campaigns, global set pieces, Quick Time Events galore — and much of it didn't stick. But it's oddly entertaining as a B-movie action game, and the mercenaries mode is excellent.

Metacritic: 67 | Compare RE6 prices — from $3.02 (11 stores, 82% off)

Price Comparison Table

Game	Rank	Metacritic	Lowest Price	Stores	Discount
Resident Evil 3 (2020)	#9	79	$1.51	18	96% off
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard	#4	86	$1.70	16	84% off
Resident Evil HD Remaster	#7	83	$3.01	12	81% off
Resident Evil 6	#10	67	$3.02	11	82% off
Resident Evil 5	#8	83	$2.98	11	82% off
Resident Evil 4 (2005)	#6	96	$3.99	4	79% off
Resident Evil 2 (2019)	#2	89	$4.69	15	87% off
Resident Evil Village	#5	84	$4.29	17	88% off
Resident Evil 4 Remake	#1	91	$5.67	20	84% off
Resident Evil Requiem	#3	89	$22.71	21	55% off

Best Value Picks

Best bang for your buck: Resident Evil 7 at $1.70. It's the #4 ranked game in the series and costs less than a cup of coffee.

Best overall experience: Resident Evil 4 Remake at $5.67. The #1 game at 84% off — this is the one to play if you only buy one.

Best for newcomers: Start with RE2 Remake ($4.69) for the modern RE Engine experience, then move to RE4 Remake ($5.67).

Complete collection: All 10 games for $50.57 total — less than the price of one new AAA release.

Capcom Spotlight Connection

Capcom hosted a Spotlight broadcast on June 25, 2026, featuring updates on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. While no new Resident Evil was announced, the RE Engine continues to power Capcom's lineup — and reports suggest a Devil May Cry remake using RE Engine is in the works.

For now, the RE catalog above represents the complete mainline series. Open any game to compare every store and set a free price alert on DealNest.

FAQ

Which Resident Evil game should I play first?

Resident Evil 2 Remake is the best starting point. It modernizes the classic RE formula, introduces the Raccoon City storyline, and is available for $4.69.

Do I need to play the games in order?

No. Each RE game tells a largely self-contained story. RE2 and RE3 are set during the same event, and RE7/Village form a separate arc. You can jump in anywhere.