The Resident Evil 4 Remake has proven to be an incredible game that improved on the original in nearly every way, and there are plenty of other great games just like it. However, as more players beat the RE4 remake and the surrounding excitement levels out, many may be left wanting another game that’s in the same vein. Thankfully, there are quite a few games beyond the Resident Evil franchise that scratch the same itch.
Of course, Resident Evil 4 Remake offers a great deal of replayability with a new game plus mode and extra weapons and costumes to earn. The new Mercenaries Mode free DLC also provides more intense RE4 gameplay for players to sink their teeth into. Other titles in the Resident Evil franchise are a good starting point for gamers looking for something similar, but only a few actually play like RE4 Remake. Fortunately, there are a ton of other titles that fans of the remake will love.
10 Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 was the first major installment in the franchise after Resident Evil 4, and it continues its predecessor’s legacy in some notable ways. It utilizes the same third-person gameplay pioneered by the original RE4 and introduced optional two-player co-op; a first for the Resident Evil series. Playing through Resident Evil 5 with a friend is a fun experience that later entries in the series haven’t quite recaptured. While it certainly leans more into the action elements than survival horror, fans of the RE4 Remake will undoubtedly find the connective tissue that binds it to Resident Evil 5 and have a great time doing so.
9 Dead Space Remake
The Dead Space Remake delivers on every success of the original and more. Not to mention, it's in tough competition with the Resident Evil 4 Remake for being the best survival horror game of 2023 so far. The original Dead Space became iconic for its detailed worldbuilding, terrifying sound design and music, and stressful shooter gameplay. The remake captures all of this, bringing the game into the new console generation with stunning graphics. The Dead Space Remake is survival horror at its finest, and RE4 fans should absolutely give it a shot.
8 DayZ
DayZ is an online multiplayer survival game in which players must navigate a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a mysterious virus that's turned people into violent zombies. PvP encounters are a substantial element in DayZ, ed by a proximity chat feature that encourages players to attempt to talk their way out of dangerous situations. From a gameplay perspective, DayZ differs from Resident Evil 4 Remake, focusing more on survival and base-building mechanics while RE4 favors action combat, but the style and overall feel of the game still hits a lot of the same beats. This means that even with these differences, DayZ can be remarkably similar to that of RE4, which makes it an excellent game for Resident Evil fans to check out.
7 The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol is a terrifying sci-fi survival horror game set on one of the moons of Jupiter, in a prison facility whose inmates are infected with a disease that mutates them into nightmarish monsters. Players must navigate the prison's cramped, dark spaces to escape the infected threat. The development of The Callisto Protocol was directed by one of the creators of the Dead Space series, and its roots are plain to see. It’s a true survival horror game in every respect, with horrifying imagery, complex themes, and scary gameplay. Fans of the Resident Evil 4 Remake will find plenty to love in The Callisto Protocol.
6 Signalis
Signalis is a sci-fi survival horror game with shooter mechanics from a top-down perspective. The story is riveting and can change depending on the player’s actions. Signalis features gameplay that somewhat resembles that of the classic Resident Evil games. This is best seen in the camera perspective and the resource management elements of the gameplay loop. It especially shares similarities to Resident Evil 4 Remake when it comes to puzzle design and atmosphere, yet Signalis still manages to set itself apart as one of the most unique and interesting survival horror games to release in the past few years.
5 Resident Evil 2 Remake
2019’s Resident Evil 2 was the first title to kick off Capcom’s new string of Resident Evil remakes. It’s become a staple in the genre of modern survival horror games and has had a hand in inspiring many titles since its release. It takes place in Raccoon City, which has just experienced a devastating outbreak of the T-Virus. Resident Evil 2 was the first game to feature Leon S. Kennedy and is a must-play for those who want to know the character’s full story. Barring Leon’s epic backflips and suplexes, it plays nearly identically to RE4 Remake, so fans will feel right at home playing Resident Evil 2 Remake.
4 Evil West
Evil West is a third-person shooter that lets players take on the role of a vampire hunter who eradicates supernatural creatures from the American wild west. It features a mix of gameplay, consisting of traditional third-person gunplay and heavy melee combat, for which the developers looked to games like God of War for inspiration. Stylistically, Evil West is quite different from the Resident Evil 4 Remake, but the gameplay offers the same feeling players get when fighting off the horde of Las Plagas, thanks to its similarly styled combat.
3 The Evil Within
The Evil Within is a nightmarish third-person survival horror game with one of the most engaging horror atmospheres in the genre. Players must use a combination of combat and stealth to navigate the horrors in The Evil Within, much like Resident Evil 4 Remake. The player’s choices can impact the world around them, changing aspects of a location or bringing them to a new one entirely. It harkens back to an earlier time in the survival horror genre, emphasizing tone and imagery over action-packed gameplay, similar to Resident Evil's roots.
2 Alan Wake
Alan Wake is one of the most beloved action-adventure games ever made. It blends the best mechanics of third-person shooters and action games with the tense atmosphere and storytelling of psychological thriller films. While it isn’t a strict survival horror game, it incorporates key elements of the genre and makes for a thrilling, Twin Peaks-like experience. Fans of the Resident Evil 4 Remake may want to check out Alan Wake, especially before the much-anticipated release of its sequel later this year.
1 The Last Of Us
If there is one game that has had as big of an impact on the survival horror genre as the original Resident Evil 4, it would be The Last Of Us. It features intense third-person action gameplay, which the developers have openly stated is influenced by the original Resident Evil 4. But, above all, it has a profound, wonderfully told story that has shown just what games are capable of. Several versions of The Last Of Us are available, including a remake with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Those who loved Resident Evil 4 Remake will almost certainly love The Last Of Us and should put it at the top of the list of games to play next.
Despite sometimes having wildly different settings and gameplay, these titles are remarkably similar to the vibe of Resident Evil 4 Remake, many of which may have taken cues from the original. Players who’ve beaten the Resident Evil 4 Remake and want more of its atmosphere and tone should look to these games when choosing what to play next.
