Resident Evil: 5 Similar Survival Horror Video Games You Should Try

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Resident Evil series has defined the genre with its distinctive combination of action, puzzles, and a gripping atmosphere in the horror survival video game.

However, if you're looking for a similar experience outside of the Resident Evil series, there are several other titles worth considering.

This article will review five recommended survival horror games that bear strong similarities to Resident Evil, both in terms of gameplay mechanics, resource management, and atmosphere.

The Evil Within is a survival horror game developed by Tango Gameworks and directed by Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil series.

The game puts players in the role of Detective Sebastian Castellanos, who investigates a mass murder at Beacon Mental Hospital.

The game features a third-person, over-the-shoulder camera perspective, similar to Resident Evil 4, and combines elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat.

The combat system often requires players to use strategy and utilize the environment to conserve ammunition, as enemies are often formidable and ammo is extremely limited. 

Cold Fear is a survival horror game released in 2005, often referred to as 'Resident Evil on a boat.'

The game is set on a Russian whaling ship adrift in a storm in the Bering Sea, where Coast Guard agent Tom Hansen discovers a crew member who has transformed into monstrous creatures.

With a third-person camera perspective similar to Resident Evil 4, Cold Fear offers an intense experience with unstable environments caused by the storm, which affect player movement and shooting accuracy.

Survival horror elements are emphasized through scarce ammunition, powerful enemies, and the need to navigate narrow and dangerous environments.

Tormented Souls is a survival horror game released in 2021, explicitly drawing inspiration from classic horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, with its fixed-angle camera and complex puzzles.

Players control Caroline Walker, who wakes up in a creepy old hospital after searching for her missing twins.

The game recreates the survival horror feel of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 era, focusing on exploration, environmental puzzle-solving, and challenging combat against terrifying creatures.

For those who miss the classic horror game style, Tormented Souls is a great choice.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is a reimagined version of the 2001 psychological horror classic, developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami.

The remake reimagine the story of James Sunderland searching for his deceased wife in the fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill, with modern graphics and gameplay updates.

Like Resident Evil, Silent Hill 2 emphasizes exploring eerie environments, solving puzzles, and combating symbolic creatures.

The remake is expected to retain the strong psychological horror elements and gripping atmosphere of the original, while introducing a more modern, over-the-shoulder third-person camera perspective, similar to the recent Resident Evil remakes.

Dead Space is a science fiction survival horror game released in 2008, and later remade in 2023.

It places players in the role of engineer Isaac Clarke aboard the USG Ishimura, which is being overrun by Necromorphs.

The game closely resembles Resident Evil in terms of rigorous resource management, strategic combat against formidable enemies, and a highly oppressive atmosphere.

Players must use a variety of tools and weapons to sever the limbs of Necromorphs, which is a key strategy for defeating them.

The gripping atmosphere, excellent sound design, and dark story make Dead Space one of the best survival horror titles.