7 Adventure games like Resident Evil 4 that you should try

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We filtered the 10 games similar to Resident Evil 4 down to the 7 that fit the “Adventure” category. Kona, Sunless Sea and The Dig top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Resident Evil 4.

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The best adventure games like Resident Evil 4

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Resident Evil 4. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Kona

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationManagement

Steam👍 83%· 3.6KIGDB77· 3OC71· 34

Year 2017Dev Parabole · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Resident Evil 4, expect survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, open world exploration and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Resident Evil 4, it's known for survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping third-person shooting

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#3The Dig

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SoloDarkHorrorManagementSci-Fi

Year 2021Dev 1CreditOn Web

✓ If you enjoyed Resident Evil 4, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationManagementThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 27KIGDB86· 5OC86· 178

Year 2025Dev NeoBards Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Resident Evil 4, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, while skipping horror tension

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SoloManagementCasualHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Resident Evil 4: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy, while skipping horror tension

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#612 Labours of Hercules

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SoloManagementCasualFantasyMythology

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KRAWG👍 35%· 72

Year 2013Dev Plug In Digital · Jetdogs StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Resident Evil 4: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping horror tension

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#7Horizon Forbidden West

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SoloRangedNarrativeExplorationManagementThird Person

IGDB92· 10OC88· 196

Year 2022Dev Guerrilla Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Resident Evil 4, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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