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Resident Evil 4

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

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Developer description

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Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Agent Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors of the incident, has been sent to rescue the president's kidnapped daughter. He tracks her to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals. And the curtain rises on this story of daring rescue and grueling horror where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect. Featuring modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics, Resident Evil 4 marks the rebirth of an industry juggernaut. Relive the nightmare that revolutionized survival horror.

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗
96%positive · Overwhelmingly Positive
99.6K English reviews · Oct 22, 2026
“Best RE game 10/10, idk why people glorify the originals so much. this is the perfect if no best remake of a video game, its quality of life and general overall compared to the original is no comparison, ♥♥♥♥ the locked camera from the old game ya'll are blinded by nostalgia. Def a must play even if ur not into horr…”
Azzoroo

8.3h played · 2 helpful

Steam ↗
“Wow. This game is truly impressive thus far. Let me start off with this. I'm not entirely sure how far I am, I personally never played the 2005 however this is enjoyable. I heard usual time to beat this game is roughly 10-12 hours, which I must say for a game of this quality, is absolutely worth the price. Resident…”
Azrael

4.8h played · 0 helpful

Steam ↗
“Resident Evil 4 Remake is the best Resident Evil game I've ever played, a true masterpiece. The gameplay, graphics, atmosphere, characters and sound design are incredible. The game can be really scary and stressful, especially when those idiots come after you making those creepy noises. But as you progress, the fe…”
m0rphy

29.2h played · 25 helpful

Steam ↗
“ Resident Evil 4 is an absolute masterpiece and easily one of my favorite games now. The characters are great, the gameplay is incredibly fun and addictive, and there’s so much replay value. The combat feels amazing, the story keeps you interested, and the Merchant is honestly one of the best parts of the game. I…”
Shaghil Gamer

49.1h played · 14 helpful

Steam ↗

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Images: CAPCOM Co., Ltd. via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.

Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/45fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 required to support ray tracing.

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.

FAQ

Common questions

When was Resident Evil 4 released?+

Steam lists the release date as Mar 23, 2023.

What platforms is Resident Evil 4 available on?+

Windows

How is Resident Evil 4 reviewed on Steam?+

Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% of 99.6K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 22, 2026.