Resident Evil (1996)
Third-person survival horror about exploring a mansion overrun by monsters
CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com · Published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · Released Apr 1, 2026
DRM declared on Steam
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 1,761
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 86 in 30 days
- Players
- 26
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 8 months ago
- Feb 13, 2026
What is Resident Evil (1996)?
A single-player, third-person survival horror game about a rescue squad investigating a biological experiment gone wrong. As Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, you explore a remote mansion, its grounds, and underground areas, scavenging weapons, fighting creatures, solving puzzles, and disarming traps.
For you if...
- +you like weighing each fight against your remaining supplies
- +you enjoy horror punctuated by quiet stretches of exploration
Not for you if...
- −you prefer modern movement over old-style tank controls
- −you want multiplayer rather than a solo game
What players say
90% of 1,761 reviews are positive · 95% of 86 in the last 30 days
Players praise the mansion's atmosphere and camera angles, along with the ability to skip door-opening scenes. Complaints center on added DRM and missing achievements.
Screenshots and trailer
Resident Evil (1996) system requirements
Minimum: GTX 1660, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Resident Evil (1996)?
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- OS
- Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
Does Resident Evil (1996) have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Resident Evil (1996) run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- The Enigma Protector
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Japanese.
Does Resident Evil (1996) use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
