Top 10 Resident Evil Games

Check out our list of the Top 10 Resident Evil Games!
How do you choose your favorite RE game? Do you go with genre-defining standouts like Resident Evil 4? What about going back to where things started, like the original Resident Evil? What about the most modern and eminently replayable games such as Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil Village? Or even Resident Evil 4 VR? What people love about Resident Evil is often very personal, and tastes vary wildly in terms of what people find cheesy, horrifying, or even fun. It’s a difficult list for sure, but we assembled a crack team with very different opinions about what makes RE special, and we voted on the list you see here. We hope you enjoy!
Thanks to World of Longplays and their player, Spazbo4, for the use of their footage.
This video was originally published on October 12, 2022 on IGN Games.
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[@Olly_2024_]

It’s amazing how RE7: Biohazard changed the game series in a huge way, but kept the same magic. Incredible.

[@SevenHunnid]

I’m a regular hood dude doing food reviews on my KZbin channel 😤

[@rollingstar1111]

@Yours Truly... uhh...Umbrella Corps...

[@Greyy66]

Resident Evil 7 kinda revived Resident Evil But tocbe honest is kinda overrated The first half is nearly perfect The second half is very boring

[@MrJJDIZZLE23]

Meh skipped it more into classic games

[@WarpChaos]

It's too bad it was first-person only.

[@ruwaitthehell]

RE7 should be top 3 atleast, it single handedly revived the franchise.

[@illusion9289]

Plus it's probably the scariest game of the series still, and they put Village over it 💀

[@ruwaitthehell]

@@illusion9289 IGN being IGN.

[@Danjoker.]

Nah

[@RealTalk309]

Foh lol

[@Clem_lippin]

It’s the best entry that didn’t involve Shinji Mikami. And if that’s not your order then you’re not an OG. REmake, 2,4,1,3,7, then everything else

[@G4System]

0:59 Resident Evil 5 1:35 Resident Evil 4 VR 2:56 Resident Evil 3:58 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 4:42 Resident Evil VII 5:30 Resident Evil Village 6:18 Resident Evil 2 7:06 Resident Evil (Remake) 7:51 Resident Evil 2 Remake 9:12 Resident Evil 4

[@Mesta-oc2xo]

Resident evil 5 is first to me than comes Resident evil 4 as the second

[@ExZ1te]

Thanks

[@ExZ1te]

@@Mesta-oc2xo different strokes for different folks

[@devineimageworks]

3 games take up 6 spots on this list.

[@CJ_IceCissalc]

Thank you for the time marks! IGN Not including the best resident evil games in the list is such a crime.. RE Code Veronica is the top of the old style re games with incredible story, soundtrack, gameplay, characters, etc.. Which could become the best in the genre if Capcom remake it in such a way they did with RE2;

[@jedibateman9452]

Res 2 remake is so scary. Everytime you hear his boots shits. Me up everytime

[@John-mf1sz]

X-Gona give it to ya!

[@kappakeilan5315]

Can't wait for RE4 Remake!!

[@coolertuep]

Vr version is already available and most likely better anyway

[@DanTheMan33088]

@@coolertuep VR Version was SJW'd into oblivion

[@princeminato]

@@coolertuep garbage

[@thekingkeanu]

And remake was getting VR Anyway

[@lucasvincent3021]

@@coolertuepVR isn’t a remake… it’s just a port of the original. They also removed most of the jokes due to people being sensitive. It’s boring without those things that make RE4 RE4

[@jefacs]

code Veronica is so under appreciated

[@juniorgod321]

So is 0!

[@drumaticpageofmusic4148]

So is RE6. I’ve played every game in the series except CV and it’s one of my favorites

[@Helloim_anthony]

Code Veronica, zero and re6 are the worst games from the franchise

[@ositox5659]

They could have easily replaced RE5 and RE4 VR with Code Veronica and RE3 Remake! RE4 VR could have just been mentioned alongside RE4.

[@dredre_lj2003]

FACTS

[@grand3820]

Resident Evil 4 is really just THAT game you're obligated to play if you consider yourself a gamer

[@bepohal]

lol, no

[@mahigiri8062]

@@bepohal lol, yes

[@bepohal]

@@mahigiri8062 no, little kid. lmfao 🤣

[@Sephirothkingdom782]

@@bepohal shut up moron.

[@Yvp13]

Hell no😂😂 easily one of the most overrated games of all time

[@vanitastmnt6080]

Resident Evil 7 and 8 is my favorite videogame Duology, such great games, different yet similar. Capcom really outdid themselves with their past 4 games.

[@KingfAce-qb9xk]

Not fan of OG huh re 1 and 2 remake are my top resident and horror games

[@LIBRA_X_LIBRA]

I’m I the only one that enjoyed RE6? The gameplay was probably the most action packed out of every RE game I’ve played! Also, Leon looked pretty dope with his leather jacket!

[@endlesseternal1310]

You are the only one…

[@arrogant8295]

Resident Evil 4 GOATED 🐐

[@Mesta-oc2xo]

Resident evil 5 to me than Resident evil 4 what about you what do you class Resident evil 5

[@DeadlyBeast205]

RE5 is better than RE4 in my opinion

[@Mesta-oc2xo]

@@DeadlyBeast205 resident evil 5 it's just art of work in story and characters and also the environment and bosses

[@A_mir0_0]

@@DeadlyBeast205 not even close.

[@DeadlyBeast205]

@@A_mir0_0 my opinion

[@Darstag]

Imo revelations 2 is the most underrated re. Such a great game.

[@pieremarjun9433]

Revelations 2's raid mode is very addicting

[@Darstag]

@@pieremarjun9433 so much fun

[@masonr5677]

Facts

[@Rileykard]

That game is a 10/10 just for raid mode.

[@faizfuad8361]

YES!

[@sprosonator]

Notice how Resident Evil 3 was kept off the list. The absence of the clock tower segment from the original and the shortness of the campaign was so noticeable that it massively affected its score. Don’t get me wrong, it was great but it was far too short.

[@mahigiri8062]

lmao what abt RE6 then 🤣🤣

[@sprosonator]

@@mahigiri8062……I dunno, what about Resident Evil 6? Resident Evil 3 was great, it was just short. Resi 6 lacked any redeeming qualities whatsoever.

[@keychainere]

Reading your comment took longer than completing Resi 3 remake.

[@MaestroStefanoPetrini]

Objectively,the best resident evil is re3: nemesis ;immediately after there is re4(2005). There are NO other excellent,optimal or even good resident evil . only fair(re0,re1,re2),almost insufficient but with a great potential(re7),almost unplayable(re5,re revelations,code veronica,re1 remake,re2 remake,re3 remake,re4 remake,re village), unplayable(re6)and obscene(re resistance)

[@prestontubbs5668]

Man that’s jacked up how RE3 didn’t make this list. But RE4 did twice, hands down RE2 will forever be my all time favorite game. And I’m also ready to see what RE4 Remake is gonna bring to the table!!🔥🔥

[@iHPlusFrames]

Safe to say RE4 Remake is already a certified masterpiece if the reviews are anything to go by

[@SpiceRoomOfficial]

It’s great but RE2 was a better remake

[@_Cetarial]

It’s interesting how RE4 is regarded as one of the best, if not _the_ best RE games, yet that’s when things started to go downhill.

[@M.sami12]

Yeah i'm convinced these guys never played the original trilogy first.

[@JackSpadeTaylor]

Finally, someone here speaking my language (lol)

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Yup 👍💯

[@bepohal]

bottom 3 as an RE game itself

[@HALFSQUASHED]

The opening level in the village was fantastic, the rest of the game never lived up to that quality for me though. Was just a decent action game thereafter.

[@Swinhoegaming]

Resident Evil REmake still looks better than most games today, an absolute graphical masterpiece

[@YaboyReilly]

Stop lying to yourself 😂 no real game with a actual story and gaming studio looks that bad resident evil remake looks worse than re 4

[@rangeljavier17]

Please give your local optometrist a visit, you sound like a road hazard with that statement 😂😂

[@UnclePhil1112]

The best thing about Resident Evil games, is the insane amount of replay value you can get out of the games.

[@Paz_Soldan]

If code Veronica isn't top 3, we riot!!😂

[@sinvendetta9173]

Unfortunately, didn’t even make the list! It’s one of my favorite RE games.

[@Paz_Soldan]

Dang. That was disappointing.

[@subzer007o4]

Exactly that game was awesome Wesker returns Claire gets rescued by her brother Chris.

[@JackSpadeTaylor]

this list was too predictable

[@bepohal]

@@JackSpadeTaylor because it's from a boy who were probably 8 when RE4 came out

[@justwillyexe]

RE4 is the kind of game, you can never get bored of. Every character is well-described unlike RE6 and Ada's campaign is the best among all RE franchises she appeared on. And admit it, "You love Ashley in white costume"😉

[@sonicxd8899]

Which characters weren't well-described in RE6?

[@ddogmayfield3541]

Re4 2005?

[@Krixstal_Zagukarexst]

When you don't see Resident Evil Code Veronica, That's when you can already tell this is just a popular list.

[@prettifacegab3420]

Resident evil 4 was such a classic. March needs to hurry up 😩😩😩

[@Barrbonds]

It’s finally time👀🙏🏽

[@herohunter81]

Code Veronica is a full legit resident evil experience. It holds up still with the 128 bit graphics. 😂 Remember that?

[@bepohal]

kids like the creator of tat list don't understand the RE franchise. they all thing CoD is the way to play it like RE4

[@joshii05]

Initially, Code Veronica was supposed to be the 3rd entry in the series and it is a great game. Hopefully, it will get a remake in the future

[@18biohazard]

glad re4 is getting the recognition it deserves

[@jacklancaster6927]

Its been out since 2004....

[@lightning214]

Super underrated

[@bepohal]

bottom 3 as an RE game itself

[@XBC3-4GOTY]

RE2 Remake and RE2 are in my Top 10 Games of All Time

[@neiloconnor7776]

Re4 is something else definitly a must play

[@jedibateman9452]

Need code Veronica remake next.

[@hanhanliuliu6143]

Yes

[@why_so_serious]

This!

[@jmsena]

💯

[@noirczar5280]

The disrespect RE Code Veronica gets is unreal. Easily a top ten in the franchise.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Totally agree.

[@Pineapple_Johnny2]

Agreed. It literally gets snubbed on EVERY list.

[@marcussims1615]

Hopefully it gets s remake treatment after 4....

[@bepohal]

CV > all

[@J2ECoupe]

Unpopular opinion: Resident Evil 4 fundamentally altered the essence of the Resident Evil series, marking the beginning of the end for the classic games.

[@joshuanelson6795]

In my opinion, Code Veronica deserved to be on this list more than RE4 VR and RE5.

[@afnan13122010]

So Hype For Resident Evil 4 Remake this year 2023 !!

[@princesmith8008]

What are ya buyin' stranger?

[@ZombiemanTemple]

Hyp(ED)

[@shawtv8563]

Definitely gonna buy this 😂

[@stefandinu6389]

@@princesmith8008 re4 remake that's what I'm buyin'

[@princesmith8008]

@@stefandinu6389 *HeHeHeHeHe, thank you.*

[@gokufireguy9585]

Re 7 honestly is still prob one of if not my favorite

[@brianlaudrupchannel]

Defo the scariest, brilliant atmosphere

[@XVIIProveidence]

RE5 is one of the best COOP games, was so fun with a friends and Lost in Nightmares was golden

[@sockaponch]

Yass, it had a low budget too

[@greatrulo]

Yuss, just replayed it and was super blown away, the extra mission with Jill also surprised me a lot.

[@hesitantseagull]

RE2 is one of the best games ever made

[@kevOzilla]

re4 remake!? ahhhh ill buy it at a high price!

[@abdulazizalsaad121]

Zero and code Veronica are underrated 😔

[@peartreeproductions1993]

Never seen such an original list in my life!

[@M.sami12]

This guy included 2 versions of RE4 Lmao

[@JackSpadeTaylor]

@@M.sami12 TOO PREDICTABLE

[@luisrosariocastillo8699]

Hahahahahah

[@danielengel4593]

Hahaha

[@backflipstyle]

Resident evil 5 a 10? Your on crack this game is sooo under rated man.

[@rotxkedits470]

“Wheres everyone going, bingo?”

[@andreas_brc6872]

There is no RE Code Veronica which would be the origin RE 3 storyline. There are no RE Revelations 1-2 with more classic gameplay, but both RE 4 and RE 4 VR in this top.

[@dee817bs]

No one ever gives any love to code Veronica!

[@bepohal]

because those kids never played it and started with RE4. their arguments weighs as much as a feather

[@kdogg2077]

Really should have done a top 5 RE games. RE 5 does not belong on any best of list.

[@k.c95]

For me Resident Evil 7 is my favourite. Story, Places, Soundtracks, atmosphere just perfect

[@CalvinCrack]

Having two RE1’s, two RE2’s and two RE4’s really weighed this list down

[@gaetanlauze7218]

Completely agree with your top 2! Can’t wait for 4’s remake!

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

RE2 Remake is definitely my favorite

[@Fleetmartins]

Code Veronica ???????????????

[@Mockle07]

Having re5 and re4 VR but not Code Veronica is insane to me.

[@JackSpadeTaylor]

@@Mockle07 A predictable casual fan's list

[@hanhanliuliu6143]

Code Veronica too??????????

[@imvengeance5077]

REMEMBER this is a personal list it does not have to be the absolute truth. RE 3, RE CODE VERONICA, OUTBREAK,ETC.There are many of what are not on the list that can be on the top.

[@yannispirou101]

Re3 is on the list

[@antoinettemiles5741]

RE Zero on Wii and Code Veronica will always have a place in my heart

[@funkyflights]

Original resident evil will always be my favorite, even with all the cheesy dialog, it just had such a massive impact in gaming for me, and it’s where it all started… The Mansion, the mystery, Umbrella and the secret lab … Loved it ..

[@adambarber3666]

The fact that code Veronica is not on this list is a travesty. Moot list

[@christoferrbethea3488]

resident evil games are absolutely amazing

[@user-Dragon-King740]

I’m so excited for Resident Evil 4 remake 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WickedLC21]

Code Veronica should be on the list not RE4 VR

[@Davey2016]

RE8’s DLC was amazing

[@HistoryHustle]

Really looking forward to the RE4 remake. How was the remake of RE3? Any thoughts?

[@asfadafa]

Just decent not better than the original

[@Pelayum]

It was just okay. From both the original and the 2 remake, it felt like a step down.

[@ledddd]

OK Where is Code Veronica!!!!!!!!

[@hanhanliuliu6143]

My favourite CV

[@mageeaaron2624]

This is where the fun begins 🙏🏽

[@chrisnichols9014]

Hello there.

[@mam630]

The fact that code Veronica is not on that list means you know nothing about resident evil

[@WickedLC21]

He's RE4 biased fan 🤣

[@frenchbaguetteoui]

Code Veronica is better than 5.

[@hanhanliuliu6143]

Yes absolutely

[@Goofmien]

Where the hell is code Veronica. It’s one of the toughest games from the residents evil franchise. Most people just say it’s boring and haven’t even tried it. The game also had decent graphics especially for its time. It’s also one of the old re games that deserve a remake

[@LEWIS1992]

RE Revelations 2 deserves to be here.

[@theogofguitar]

It’s crazy that RE4 and it’s style still is a huge template for every action adventure 3rd person title. It essentially is the Super Mario for its genre and was the 5th entry in the franchise. How many games are flipping the franchise and gaming on its head with its 5th entry

[@timdane6132]

code name veronica fans are not happy about this list.🤣 RE4 is no brainer, experience playing this game is a total blast.

[@xXmartinoliXx]

No code Veronica nor revelations, smh

[@bepohal]

kids list

[@FateStayNightKun]

Code Veronica should be on the list

[@kaydawgy1999]

Resident evil 6 with a buddy is a guilty pleasure

[@Mol-ue4vm]

Resident Evil 4 is The Greatest Game Of All Time.

[@VainRose5]

Resident Evil (Remake), Resident Evil 3 (Remake), and Resident 2 (Remake) are my favorite RE Games. Can't wait for the Resident Evil 4 Remake.

[@mohamedaminearezki6061]

you're just a yesterday gamer try the old ones then see for yourself

[@stephenroberts7554]

Resident evil 4 VR blew me away with how it made Resident evil 4 brand new again and with another RE4 remake on the way their will be 3 main ways to experience this incredible game 😎

[@cnochaosnorder124]

So 1996 RE is better than RE multiplayer 5?

[@jeestra2668]

Re7 Should have been Higher on the List

[@imdaante6818]

Not even Code Veronica ?

[@24Steevy]

RE2 and RE2 Remake is the best

[@markysarky3116]

RE8 and RE4 are the best, perfect mix of action and horror.

[@bepohal]

lol, are you 12? worst RE games. 0 horror and 95% action. embarrassing

[@krazykian9512]

The only problem with RE5 was Shevas A.I, atleast it seems like to me. Despite the game lacking in the horror aspect, it's still a great game, one of my favourites. The story was awesome, a lot of guns to play with, the characters and zombies fit in with the story and the bosses were creative. Truly an underrated game in my opinion.

[@megadrive11]

No Code Veronica on the list ??? For real ??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@jc4446]

Seriously this guy probably just watched streamers or played first 10 mins of each game … 🤦‍♂️

[@megadrive11]

@ödīñ ŵïlšøń LOL !!!! Boring ???? You clearly are a low end casual gamer with a sour taste. You go chill somewhere else bro....

[@Elmilan788]

How can you RE7 so low come one… its a Masterpiece

[@bepohal]

because the creator of that list was probably 8 when RE4 came out. embarrassing

[@Thomas_Angelo]

Re7 is the best game not because of the terrifying horror or the amazing gameplay and massive amount of content, but for how efficiently it was made. 50 people and 3 years of development and they made a new engine that runs 60 frames on potato. Best one.

[@ewoxmextrxsh3119]

Make a remake for re5

[@kaidoakaba_playz7404]

Finally RE Content by IGN

[@R73949]

My favorite character is Chris Redfield 😊

[@mancola5516]

Where resident evil 3 REMAKE?

[@retrogeneric5687]

RE originally went 1st person with RE Gun Survivor, nobody bats an eye. RE comes out with RE 7, everyone loses their minds!!

[@WelshGangsta1]

Id drop resi vr for revelations 2, solid list either way.

[@asvpxtrxp]

if this list was done again, 4 remake would dominate this list completely

[@gamerx759]

Resident Evil 4 is my all time favorite video game!

[@Slapgamer5663]

My top 3 list 3 resident evil 7 2 resident evil revelations 2 1 resident evil 2 remake Those are my top favourite resident evil games

[@LukeMartin-qi5uh]

Resident evil 4 VR is better than the flat version for sure.

[@danielengel4593]

The person(s) who came up with this list clearly never played Code Veronica. Disqualified to do a Top 10 for RE.

[@trajoanmayberry3808]

TOP 10 Resident Evil Games 10.Resident Evil 7 9.Resident Evil VR 8.Resident Evil 6 7.Resident Evil 5 6.Resident Evil 5.Resident Evil 3 Nemesis 4.Resident Evil Code Veronica 3.Resident Evil Village 2.Resident Evil 4 1.Resident Evil 2

[@Slapgamer5663]

My man put re7 to 10 and at the same time he's put re village in top 3 💀💀🗿

[@SD_simma]

RE: ZERO or Code Veronica should have replaced RE: 4 VR or RE5. One of them belongs there. Preferably Code Veronica

[@ComicBro173]

My favorite Re games: Revelations Revelations 2 RE7 and RE4

[@SMO-gl7ej]

My only complaint about 4 is the controls I’m sure the remake will fix that

[@taylorjames14]

Yeah village has made 4 and 5 basically unplayable to me now

[@suparibhau]

@@taylorjames14 so first person perspective magically made you hate tank controls?

[@HoundNL]

RE4 has some want controles indeed, but if will play on PC you should try RE4 tweaks mod, if fixes the controls and other stuff making it the definitive way to play RE4

[@taylorjames14]

@@suparibhau it has the best gameplay in the series by far?

[@ManiacalMangoes]

That’s part of the fun and fear

[@Rage_Battle]

RE4 remake should be that level attractive that it comes on top of the least

[@Light-132]

The amount of obsession with nostalgia in this video is saddening

[@aaronvasseur6559]

And re4 remake is gonna be even better than the original can’t wait

[@danteheartless1910]

What about RE 6 Give it a chance LOL

[@xd_13oss_xd92]

That’s my favorite RE game

[@Galipoglu]

Re4 is the best very simple.

[@dandaye3258]

Resident evil 2 is. Now if we Could save the dog on resident evil 4. It might of been

[@bepohal]

worse 3 as an RE game tho, lol

[@reshaykut]

RE7 and 8 are the best RE games since RE3 Nemesis and another great one is 2R

[@HaloGTMaster94]

4!!!!!

[@_knicks_in_4]

Resident Evil Zero doesn't get enough appreciation