Resident Evil 4— especially theRE4 Remake— has taken the horror video game community by storm for years on end. There is nothing else quite like it, and it’s hard to imagine that a future horror game could impact players as much as this series' magnum opus did. It redefined the third-person shooter genre through its camera angles that didn’t take away from the intense action. In short, it’s a charming game that is very influential inthe survival horror genre.
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Because of how perfect the game is, it’s nearly impossible to replicate everything that made Resident Evil 4 such an incredible game. However, if you want to engross yourself in other tales just like it, then this list is the perfect stop for you.
10The Evil Within
Metacritic: 75
The Evil Within
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Shinji Mikami, the director of the original Resident Evil 4, created an utterly unique horror game withThe Evil Within. The game works to enhance brutal underlying fears, referencing cruel themes like mental anguish and murder. The monsters and environment alone are terrifying, but it’s the sadistic realism that makes the visuals crawl under our skin.
While investigating a gruesome mass murder, you’ll help detective Sebastian Castellanos fight for his life against wicked monsters in a world unfamiliar to him. The Evil Within, much like Resident Evil 4, encompasses what it means for a game to be an authentic survival horror. It ultimately creates a sense of dread and grueling anxiety in your stomach. And, even though it has a bit of a rough start, it finds its footing quickly.
9Silent Hill 4: The Room
Metacritic: 76
Silent Hill 4
You’re trapped in a room full of nightmares in Silent Hill 4: The Room. It’s hard for the community to fully agree on whichSilent Hillgame isthe best one, but the fourth installment is definitely up there in being an amazing addition. Following Henry Townshend in his journey to try and escape from his apartment, claustrophobic terror reigns upon him.
Unlike the previous games, Silent Hill 4 doesn’t take place in the iconic foggy town. Instead, the story is set in a fictional city in Ashfield. Although the game has its weaker moments, its gritty nature and strange antagonist are what make it a wonderful story for Resident Evil 4 fans to experience.
8Airtight City 1.0
Metacritic: TBD
Airtight City 1.0
Still being in Early Access, Airtight City 1.0 has proven to be a masterpiece in progress. The gameplay and atmosphere alone prove that it’s a wonderful love letter toDead Spaceand Resident Evil. Drawing the character into a bloody world, its claustrophobic nature isn’t the only thing that will make you terrified.
Airtight City 1.0 accomplishes scaring us with classic survival horror gameplay through its enemy design. The inspiration from Resident Evil is also not shoved in our faces, showcasing that it’s its own game and has its own identity. With all this said, Airtight City 1.0 is an underrated experience that you definitely need to dive into. If you’ve already played most of the mainstream games similar to Resident Evil 4, this game will be a unique breath of fresh air.
Metacritic: 79
After awakening on a space station, you’re no longer greeted by the various faces of scientists and leaders. But rather, you’re faced with creatures right out of a cosmic horror story.Preyis Bethesda’s take ona sci-fi survival horror, immersing us in its gameplay with its use of first-person shooter mechanics.
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Even though Resident Evil 4 isn’t really sci-fi, how quickly the protagonist gets pushed into an environment flooded with bloodthirsty enemies will remind players of the terrifying combat — not to mention the difficulty of killing these monsters. All-in-all, Prey is a tragic story revolving around failed experimentation and the ruthless aftermath.
Metacritic: 81
Set in a dystopian future where humanity discovered something that they shouldn’t have,Signalisis a grim survival horror. Putting you in a technician Replika’s world, she searches for her lost dreams and partner. Throughout the game, you’ll uncover a terrifying mystery all while trying to escape from ruthless creatures. In addition, the beautiful pixel art gives Signalis a nostalgic feel.
Showcasing a cosmic dread and melancholic experience, the horror relies on psychologically affecting you. On the other hand, Signalis gives you an emotional experience that easily brings you to tears. Much like Resident Evil 4, the game is a rollercoaster from the very start. It even holds up on a replay — knowing how it ends makes it all the more exciting.
Metacritic: 84
SOMAexplores deep philosophical topics like consciousness and what it means to be a human being. It’s a gripping survival horror that makes you easily afraid of the dark, wondering what creature could possibly be lurking in the depths. Taking place in an “abandoned” underwater facility, the atmosphere is enough to keep you terrifyingly hooked.
The horror in SOMA mainly revolves around being unable to fight back against the constant monsters. It’s best to focus on your stealth, or your quick wit, to get away from them. What makes Soma a perfect game for a Resident Evil 4 fan is how uniquely the protagonist approaches having to venture through the deep unknown.
4Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village
As Leon Kennedy finds himself trapped in a mysterious village, so does ourother iconic Resident Evil protagonist— Ethan Winters.Resident Evil Villageis a mystical and visually darker take on the series, spinning it in a direction that forms an even more terrifying melancholic story than before.
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The village in Resident Evil 4 is quite different from the one in Resident Evil Village, but the murderous figures lurking about are just about the same. Bringing together the elements that made the fourth installment so powerful (and other games in the series as well), it’s a no-brainer that Village should be your next go-to after finishing Resident Evil 4’s magnificent story.
Metacritic: 89
Dead Space Remake
Much like the Resident Evil 4 remake, theDead Space Remakeis a beautiful step up from the original. Besides its captivating graphics, the atmosphere and combat are truly more frightening than ever before. Of course, how could we forget how wonderful it is to see Isaac Clarke once again?
The story is the same as the original, barely changing the bone-chilling tale that so many remember. Put on a mining ship, you soon discover that everyone has been brutally murdered — leading you to face a ruthless nightmare. Through its jaw-dropping visuals and interactivity with the protagonist, the remake took the original and made this unforgettable survival horror game even better than before.
2Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
Metacritic: 91
Resident Evil 2
If you enjoy Resident Evil 4, then you’ll definitely love Leon Kennedy’s first video game appearance.Resident Evil 2is a classic in the franchise, and it showcases Resident Evil’s place of honor in the survival horror genre. Although we love Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, Leon’s entrance to the series was one for the ages.
The original Resident Evil 2 is nearly everything survival horror fans could want. However, its 2019 remake brought a new vision for the game itself. Transforming how we’d go on to view Leon Kennedy’s bravery and the emotional events that went on to influence those in Resident Evil 4, the sequel’sremake is the perfectintroduction to Leon as a whole.
1The Last Of Us
Metacritic: 95
The Last of Us
The Last of Usis simply a remarkable zombie game. It mixes emotion and ruthless zombies into one, showcasing that these stories hold more value than just an adventure in killing zombies. You follow Joel and Ellie on their journey across the post-apocalyptic United States. Along the way, the two fight tooth and nail to kill cannibalistic creatures mutated by a strange fungus.
What makes The Last of Us the greatest games for Resident Evil 4 fans to play is how well it intertwines mutated enemies and lore within one another. There’s an unforgettable story in The Last of Us that has it stand out as its own game, but fighting against mutated enemies while trying to navigate through dangerous lands should remind you of the familiar ruthless journey in Resident Evil 4.
