Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4: A story-led solo horror adventure with modernized gameplay and an extra scenario in Gold Edition. Ranked #48 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (4.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for players seeking a modernized single-player action adventure.
At a glance
- Editor score4.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPlayers seeking a modernized single-player action adventure
- Free planNo
- Supported OSWindows
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Reimagined storyline centers on Leon's rescue mission.
- Gold Edition adds Separate Ways and the Extra DLC Pack.
- Full controller support, Steam achievements, and Steam Cloud.
Where it doesn't
- Paid game with no free plan.
- PC support is limited to Windows.
- Separate Ways and the Extra DLC Pack are exclusive to Gold Edition.
Our verdict on Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a single-player survival-horror action-adventure from CAPCOM, following agent Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to find the president’s kidnapped daughter in a secluded European village. Its modernized gameplay and reimagined storyline suit players looking for a story-led campaign with combat, exploration, and resource management. It is a solo experience rather than a multiplayer game, and the PC edition is for Windows.
The two editions differ in what they include: Resident Evil 4 contains the base game, while Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition adds Separate Ways, an additional scenario featuring Ada Wong, plus the Extra DLC Pack. The game is paid and has no free plan. The choice is therefore between the base campaign and a bundle that includes the extra scenario and DLC; players who want Separate Ways should select Gold Edition.
Steam features include full controller support, achievements, and Steam Cloud support. Together with the single-player focus, these make the listing a straightforward fit for players who want a controller-compatible PC campaign with cloud support. Its limits are also clear: Windows is the only supported PC platform, and the experience is focused on one campaign rather than multiplayer play. Choose Resident Evil 4 for a modernized solo horror adventure; look elsewhere if you need another operating system or multiplayer.
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Resident Evil 4 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | Not verified |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | residentevil.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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