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Resident Evil 2 (1998) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Resident Evil 2 (1998)

CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · GOG.comReleased April 1, 2026
ActionAdventureSingleplayer3DShooterClassic
GameValio recommendation67Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Well received (2,193 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
67out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 67 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

4 stores · lowest price first

Green Man Gaming CheapestLowest Authorized reseller · Price set 22 hours agoR$24.23R$57.00−57%Buy Nuuvem Authorized reseller · Price set 3 days agoR$28.50+R$4.27−50%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 2 days agoR$28.50+R$4.27−50%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 22 days agoR$57.00+R$32.77Buy

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
  • R$24.23: 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 R$24.23Lowest recorded R$24.23Full price R$57.00
Quality73/100
  • 91% positive (2,193 reviews): very positive reception
  • 2,193 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 201
Popularity27/100
  • Players down 59% in recent days
  • 42 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 42Peak in period 125

Game details

Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release date
April 1, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
2,206
Supported languages
6 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty +5See the list

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Resident Evil 2 (1998) worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Resident Evil 2 (1998) cheapest?

The best current deal for Resident Evil 2 (1998) is on GreenManGaming for R$24.23.

That's a 57% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Resident Evil 2 (1998) available on?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is available on: Windows.

When was Resident Evil 2 (1998) released?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) was released on April 1, 2026.

How many people are playing Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

According to recent data, Resident Evil 2 (1998) has approximately 42 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Resident Evil 2 (1998) on sale right now?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is currently 57% off on GreenManGaming for R$24.23.

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

Who made Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

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

Published by: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

What are the best deals for Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Resident Evil 2 (1998) across different stores:

  • GreenManGaming: R$24.23 (-57%)
  • Nuuvem: R$28.50 (-50%)
  • Steam: R$28.50 (-50%)
  • GamersGate: R$57.00
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