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Resident Evil (1996) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Resident Evil (1996)

CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · GOG.comReleased April 1, 2026
ActionAdventureSingleplayer3DShooterClassic
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,680 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Green Man Gaming CheapestLowest Authorized reseller · Price set 19 hours ago$4.25$9.99−57%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 19 hours ago$4.69+$0.44−53%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$6.55+$2.30−34%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 22 days ago$9.99+$5.74Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$9.99+$5.74Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value90/100
  • $4.25: very accessible price
  • 57% off: solid discount
  • All-time low price: rare opportunity

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.25Lowest recorded $4.25Full price $9.99
Quality73/100
  • 90% positive (1,680 reviews): very positive reception
  • 1,680 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 160
Popularity26/100
  • Players down 12% in recent days
  • 44 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 72Peak in period 78

Game details

Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release date
April 1, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
1,568
Supported languages
4 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · German · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option +4See the list

Single-player · Custom Volume Controls · Keyboard Only Option · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Partial Controller Support · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Resident Evil (1996) worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Resident Evil (1996) cheapest?

The best current deal for Resident Evil (1996) is on GreenManGaming for $4.25.

That's a 57% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Resident Evil (1996)?

Resident Evil (1996) is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Resident Evil (1996) available on?

Resident Evil (1996) is available on: Windows.

When was Resident Evil (1996) released?

Resident Evil (1996) was released on April 1, 2026.

How many people are playing Resident Evil (1996)?

According to recent data, Resident Evil (1996) has approximately 72 concurrent players 11 hours ago.

Is Resident Evil (1996) on sale right now?

Resident Evil (1996) is currently 57% off on GreenManGaming for $4.25.

That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made Resident Evil (1996)?

Developed by: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com

Published by: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

What are the best deals for Resident Evil (1996)?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Resident Evil (1996) across different stores:

  • GreenManGaming: $4.25 (-57%)
  • Loaded: $4.69 (-53%)
  • Kinguin: $6.55 (-34%)
  • GamersGate: $9.99
  • Steam: $9.99
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