Resident Evil vs Resident Evil 5
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Resident Evil 5 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Resident Evil is $2.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Resident Evil | Resident Evil 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 59 |
| Quality | 89 | 87 |
| Value | 73 | 39 |
| Popularity | 36 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.04 | $9.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.5% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 550 | 1.3K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Resident Evil | Resident Evil 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 19, 2015 | September 15, 2009 |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Capcom |
| Publishers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Capcom |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows®10 / Windows®11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better / 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz (16 CPUs), ~2.5GHz,AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.7GHz | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4GB or better |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| Monitor Resolution (minimum) | 1280×720 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER,AMD Radeon RX 6800 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Resident Evil or Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 5 won the comparison against Resident Evil based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Resident Evil worth buying over Resident Evil 5?
Based on the metrics, Resident Evil 5 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Resident Evil currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC