Every Resident Evil Game, Ranked From Worst to Best
We've ranked every mainline Resident Evil game, from the original all the way through 2026's Resident Evil Requiem.
After decades of missed opportunities, 2026 provided one of the best gaming adaptations: Zach Cregger's Resident Evil. While the movie did not follow the established lore and characters of the Resident Evil games, it successfully told its own story in the universe. Critics have praised the horror film for its delightfully playful tone.
For those interested in the series' saga after watching the movie, there are several entry points across dozens of mainline games and spinoffs, including 11 core games and the 2026 release, Resident Evil Requiem.
However, Resident Evil 5 is an underrated gem, despite its reputation. The story may not be nuanced, but it shines in co-op play. Resident Evil 6, on the other hand, is a torturously clumsy third-person shooter that has aged poorly, but Leon's arc offers a unique and appreciated bit of Resident Evil wackiness.
Resident Evil 0, the prequel, begins on a train and mixes up the puzzle-box nature of the previous games. It functions as a fan-servicing complement to the GameCube's excellent Resident Evil remake. Code: Veronica, once hailed as a crowning achievement, now requires patience to enjoy Claire Redfield's story due to its tough controls.
Resident Evil Village has uneven segments, with the dollhouse being one of the finest few hours in the entire series, while the Frankenstein factory is less enjoyable. Although its 2020 remake did not elevate its stock as much as 2019's Resident Evil 2 did, the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remains a special game. Its persistently prowling Nemesis gave the series a terrifying calling card, and Jill Valentine's character shines in both the original and remake.
Resident Evil Requiem is firmly in the top tier, thanks to a strong dual-hero story that balances Grace Ashcroft's personal nightmare and confronts a wider trauma surrounding the destruction of Raccoon City through Leon S. Kennedy's eyes. With its seamless blend of survival horror and pure action, Resident Evil 7 proved that the series still had new stories to tell. The original PS1 version of Resident Evil remains a must-play, as it set the stage for all things Resident Evil in terms of narrative and gameplay.
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