6 Games with a horror setting 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 6 that fit the “Horror” category. Kona, The Dig and Silent Hill f top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Resident Evil 4.

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The best games with a horror setting like Resident Evil 4

6 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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#2The 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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#4G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

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SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 63%· 263

Year 2015Dev ZooPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Resident Evil 4, expect horror tension, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, 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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#6Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorManagement

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Resident Evil 4, it's known for survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and deep RPG systems, while skipping third-person shooting

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