5 Games like Resident Evil 2 on PS5 that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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

The genre is the same as Resident Evil 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is co-op play and a first-person view.