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Resident Evil 5

Capcom· September 15, 2009
ActionAdventure
GameValio RecommendationWorth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Gaining popularity
Highly rated (47,047 reviews)
Quality
87/100
Value
76/100
Popularity
53/100
$5.61

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 7 hours ago ago

Spread$47.31
Avg$26.17
Hist. Low$4.70
Best Price -72%
in 2 days
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$5.61$19.99

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Downloadable Content
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Resident Evil 5 - UNTOLD STORIES BUNDLE
DLC
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Current Price

$5.61

Hist. Low · $4.70

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
87/100
87% positive (47,047 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
47,047 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
76/100
$5.61 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.70)
Popularity
53/100
-30% player decline
1,239 concurrent players — solid base
106 new reviews — still being discovered
47,047 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

September 15, 2009

Developers

Capcom

Publishers

Capcom

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

70

Steam Recs

46,679

Official Website

www.residentevil.com/5

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 9 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseSpanish - SpainCzechPolish

PC Requirements

Recommended

Supported OS:Windows®10
Processor:Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better
Memory:4GB or better
Graphics:512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better
Display:Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution
Sound:DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher)
DirectX®:DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better
Hard Drive:15 GB free hard drive space
Peripherals:Keyboard and mouse, controller supported

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

87%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

41k

POSITIVE · 6k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

1k

PEAK (24H) · 4k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Resident Evil 5 worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Resident Evil 5 cheapest?

The best current deal for Resident Evil 5 is on Kinguin for $5.61.

That's a 72% discount.

What type of game is Resident Evil 5?

Resident Evil 5 is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Resident Evil 5 available on?

Resident Evil 5 is available on: Windows.

When was Resident Evil 5 released?

Resident Evil 5 was released on September 15, 2009.

How many people are playing Resident Evil 5?

According to recent data, Resident Evil 5 has approximately 1,239 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Is Resident Evil 5 on sale right now?

Resident Evil 5 is currently 72% off on Kinguin for $5.61.

Who made Resident Evil 5?

Developed by: Capcom

Published by: Capcom

What are the best deals for Resident Evil 5?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Resident Evil 5 across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $5.61 (-72%)
  • Steam: $19.99
  • Gamivo: $52.92
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