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It\u2019s been 30 years since Resident Evil<\/em> first graced us with its survival horror experience. Revisiting the games in order seems simple and nostalgic, until you realize just how many remakes and spin-offs there are.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why we\u2019ve mapped out every main Resident Evil<\/em> game, both chronologically and by release, so you can follow the story naturally and get the full experience.<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n \u26f6<\/p>\n \u00d7<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n Credit:- Capcom<\/p>\n This order follows the in-universe timeline, letting you experience the story as it actually unfolds, from the very first T-virus outbreak to the latest events. It\u2019s the best way to understand how everything connects: the rise of Umbrella, the fall of Raccoon City, and the long-running arcs of key characters.<\/p>\n By following this order, you will build the narrative naturally, making major twists, returning faces, and evolving threats feel far more impactful.<\/p>\n Game NameRelease YearPlatformsResident Evil 0<\/em>2002 (Remaster 2009)Original:<\/strong> GameCube Remaster:<\/strong> PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, SwitchResident Evil<\/em>1996 (Remake 2002) (Remaster 2015)Original: <\/strong>PlayStation, PC, Sega Saturn Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n If you want to experience RE <\/em>the way gamers originally did, following the release order is the way to go. It\u2019s a great way to appreciate both the story and the history of this legendary franchise. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 91 The game that started it all, Resident Evil, <\/em>introduced players to Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they investigate a mysterious mansion. It defined survival horror with limited resources, puzzles, and fixed camera angles. Despite dated mechanics, its atmosphere remains iconic.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2002 Remake version.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 91 Set in a zombie-infested Raccoon City, this sequel follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield. It improved everything from the original, including storytelling and gameplay systems like dual scenarios. Widely regarded as one of the best in the series.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2019 Remake version.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 91 This entry focuses on Jill Valentine escaping Raccoon City while being hunted by Nemesis. It leans more into action but keeps the survival horror core intact. The Nemesis enemy became one of gaming\u2019s most memorable antagonists.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2020 Remake version.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 94 A major story continuation featuring Claire Redfield searching for her brother, Chris. It expands the lore around Umbrella and introduces new villains. Though not numbered, it\u2019s a crucial mainline entry.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2011 Remaster version.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 83 A prequel that explores the origins of the T-virus and Umbrella. It introduces dual-character gameplay with Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen. While interesting narratively, it received mixed feedback due to its inventory mechanics.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2002 version or later ports on GameCube, Wii, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and Switch<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 96 A revolutionary entry that shifted the series toward action with an over-the-shoulder camera. Leon returns to rescue the president\u2019s daughter in rural Spain. It influenced countless games and remains one of the best ever made.<\/p>\n For the best experience, play the 2023 Remake version.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 83 Set in Africa, this game focuses on Chris Redfield and introduces co-op gameplay. It builds on RE4<\/em>\u2019s mechanics but leans more heavily into action. While fun in co-op, it received criticism for reduced horror elements.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 82 This marks the return to horror roots once again. It was set between RE4 <\/em>and RE5<\/em>. It features Jill Valentine and Chris investigating a bioterror threat at sea. The game balances tension and action well, especially for a handheld-origin title.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 67 This was an ambitious but divisive entry, which featured multiple campaigns and protagonists. It focuses heavily on action and global-scale threats. While it was filled with a great deal of content, it was criticized for straying too far from survival horror.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 75 An episodic sequel starring Claire Redfield and Barry Burton. It mixes horror and co-op gameplay with a stronger focus on story. Though it was not a groundbreaking entry, it was better received than RE6 <\/em>(due to its focus on narrative and horror elements).<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 86 This was a soft reboot of the franchise that returns to survival horror using a first-person perspective. Players control Ethan Winters in a terrifying rural setting. It revitalized the franchise and is considered one of its scariest entries.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 84 This is a direct sequel to RE7<\/em>, blending horror with action in a gothic setting. It features diverse gameplay styles and arguably the most memorable villains, like Lady Dimitrescu. Overall, it\u2019s a strong continuation of Ethan\u2019s story.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n Metacritic Score:<\/strong> 89 The newest entry in the series is set years after the previous events. It blends first and third-person gameplay (features a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, with the returning Leon Kennedy) while tying together long-running story threads, taking our protagonists back to Raccoon City, back where it all began.<\/p>\n Credit: Capcom<\/p>\n If you are jumping into the franchise for the first time, a great place to start is Resident Evil 2 (its remake)<\/em>. It\u2019s modern, tense, and scary enough to hook you while introducing key characters without needing any background. After that, you can go to Resident Evil 3 (its remake)<\/em>, as a natural follow-up.<\/p>\n From there, it\u2019s your choice to either go back to see how it all began or leap forward into newer experiences like RE7<\/em> for full-on horror. If you\u2019re more into action and classic gameplay, Resident Evil 4 <\/em>(or its 2023 remake) is an absolute must-play.<\/p>\n Chronological order follows the story, release order shows how the gameplay evolved. Both are valid; choose based on your preference or priority.<\/p>\n Generally, yes, remakes present you with modern controls, graphics, and quality-of-life updates.<\/p>\n Not necessarily. Playing the key numbered games and major remakes is enough to follow the main plot, though side entries add depth.<\/p>\n Are you a first-time player, or are you diving in to revisit the story from the very start? Comment below to let us know. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00d7 Get the Latest in Movies, TV, Gaming and more \u2014 First! Join 100K+ fans and never miss breaking news, fan theories, trailers & exclusive content. It\u2019s been 30 years since Resident Evil first graced us with its survival horror experience. Revisiting the games in order seems simple and nostalgic, until you realize just how<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5959,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[3028,3029,541],"class_list":{"0":"post-5958","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-releases","8":"tag-chronological","9":"tag-order","10":"tag-release"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5958\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to Play Resident Evil<\/em> Games in Chronological Order?<\/h2>\n
Remaster<\/strong>: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, SwitchResident Evil 2<\/em>1998 (Remake 2019)Original<\/strong>: PlayStation, N64, Dreamcast, PC
Remake: <\/strong>PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X\/S, SwitchResident Evil 3<\/em>1999 (Remake 2020)Original:<\/strong> PlayStation, Dreamcast, PC
Remake:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X\/SResident Evil: Code Veronica<\/em>2000 (Remaster 2011)Original:<\/strong> Dreamcast
Ports\/Remaster:<\/strong> PS2, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360Resident Evil 4<\/em>2005 (Remake 2023)Original: <\/strong>GameCube, PS2, Wii, PC
Remake:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X\/SResident Evil: Revelations<\/em>2012 (Remaster 2013)Original:<\/strong> Nintendo 3DS
Remaster:<\/strong> PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, Wii UResident Evil 5<\/em>2009 (Gold\/Remaster 2016)Original: <\/strong>PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Remaster<\/strong>: PS4, Xbox One, SwitchResident Evil: Revelations 2<\/em>2015PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, SwitchResident Evil 6<\/em>2012 (Remaster 2016)Original:<\/strong> PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Remaster:<\/strong> PS4, Xbox One, SwitchResident Evil 7: Biohazard<\/em>2017PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X\/S, SwitchResident Evil Village<\/em>2021PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X\/S, SwitchResident Evil Requiem<\/em>2026PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\/S, Switch 2<\/p>\nHow to Play Resident Evil<\/em> Games in Release Order?<\/h2>\n
1. Resident Evil (1996)<\/em><\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PlayStation, PS3, PC, Sega Saturn<\/p>\n2. Resident Evil 2 (1998)<\/em><\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PlayStation, PS4, PS5, Xbox, N64, Dreamcast, PC<\/p>\n3. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)<\/em><\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PlayStation, PS4, PS5, PC, Dreamcast<\/p>\n4. Resident Evil: Code Veronica<\/em> (2000)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Dreamcast, PS2, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360<\/p>\n5. Resident Evil 0<\/em> (2002)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> GameCube, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Switch<\/p>\n6. Resident Evil 4<\/em> (2005)<\/h3>\n
Platforms: <\/strong>GameCube, PS2\u2013PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch<\/p>\n7. Resident Evil 5<\/em> (2009)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS3, PS4, Xbox, PC, Switch<\/p>\n8. Resident Evil: Revelations <\/em>(2012)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> 3DS, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Switch<\/p>\n9. Resident Evil 6<\/em> (2012)<\/h3>\n
Platforms: <\/strong>PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch<\/p>\n10. Resident Evil: Revelations 2<\/em> (2015)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS3, PS4, Xbox, PC, Switch<\/p>\n11. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard<\/em> (2017)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch<\/p>\n12. Resident Evil Vill<\/em><\/strong>ag<\/strong>e <\/em>(2021)<\/h3>\n
Platforms: <\/strong>PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and One, PC, Switch<\/p>\n13. Resident Evil Requiem <\/em>(2026)<\/h3>\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch 2<\/p>\nNew to Resident Evil<\/em>? Where to Start<\/h2>\n
Should I play chronological or release order?<\/h3>\n
Are all remakes better than originals?<\/h3>\n
Do I need to play all games to understand the story?<\/h3>\n