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We filtered the 25 games similar to Resident Evil 2 down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil and The Evil Within top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Resident Evil 2.

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2019Dev Capcom

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Resident Evil 2 is Resident Evil 0 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Resident Evil and The Evil Within follow close behind.

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The best games like Resident Evil 2 on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Resident Evil 2. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Resident Evil 0

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Closest overall match
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorrorThird Person
Year 2016Dev Capcom Production Studio 3 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If Resident Evil 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: shooting mechanics.

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Resident Evil

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Resident Evil
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorrorThird Person
Year 2014Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Resident Evil 2 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings shooting mechanics.

Same studio: Capcom.

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The Evil Within

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The Evil Within
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorrorThird Person
Year 2014Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Resident Evil 2 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

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Silent Hill 2

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Silent Hill 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2024Dev Bloober Team · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Its point of contact with Resident Evil 2 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings exploration and discovery, and 3D presentation.

Released 5 years after Resident Evil 2.

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Ad Infernum

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Ad Infernum
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2023Dev Hekate · NaconPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Resident Evil 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a first-person view.

Released 4 years after Resident Evil 2.

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Signalis

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Signalis
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2022Dev rose-engine · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Resident Evil 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Resident Evil 2.

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Dead Space 2

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Dead Space 2
Closest on combat
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil 2 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

It predates Resident Evil 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Resident Evil: Revelations

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Resident Evil: Revelations
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Resident Evil 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Same studio: Capcom.

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Alien: Isolation

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Alien: Isolation
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2014Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Shelved next to Resident Evil 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2015Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Resident Evil 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: offline play.

Same studio: Capcom.

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Obscure

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Obscure
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2004Dev Hydravision Entertainment · Mighty Rocket StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Resident Evil 2 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is offline play.

It predates Resident Evil 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2020Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Resident Evil 2: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a mythological setting and co-op play.

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Friday the 13th: The Game

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Friday the 13th: The Game
SurvivalHorror Survival
MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2017Dev Illfonic · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Resident Evil 2, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: stealth mechanics and co-op play.

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Subnautica: Below Zero

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Subnautica: Below Zero
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHorror
Year 2021Dev Unknown Worlds EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Shelved next to Resident Evil 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a first-person view.

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Subnautica

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Subnautica
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHorror
Year 2018Dev Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Resident Evil 2, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a first-person view.

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