Games To Play As A Perfect Follow-Up To Resident Evil Requiem

Did you just finish watching Resident Evil: Requiem and now you’re craving more thrilling, scary adventures? Now that Leon and Grace’s story is on pause, we’ve got some recommendations to fill that void!

If you enjoyed Resident Evil Requiem and are looking for another scary game – whether you prefer classic survival horror, more action, or just a good fright – these games are a great next step.

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Resident Evil 2

Back To Where It All Began

If you’re new to the Resident Evil series or need a refresher, a great way to follow Leon’s story is to start with Resident Evil 2, and especially its excellent 2019 remake.

Throughout Requiem, you’ll notice many connections to the original Resident Evil 2, like Leon revisiting the Raccoon City Police Department and having flashbacks. To fully understand the significance of these moments for Leon’s character, playing Resident Evil 2 afterward is highly recommended.

Silent Hill 2

Check In On The Competition

If you enjoyed RE9 and are looking for something similar but in a different series, Silent Hill 2 is an excellent choice, especially the 2024 remake by Bloober Team. It’s a more emotionally intense game than Resident Evil Requiem, and that’s what makes its story so powerful.

Let’s be upfront: Silent Hill 2 is genuinely frightening. Think about the scariest parts of Resident Evil 9 – like the orphanage or when the save room turns out to be a trick – and then imagine feeling that level of dread for the entire game. It’s a worthwhile experience thanks to its incredible story, but be warned: the game’s unsettling atmosphere will likely stay with you long after you finish playing.

Cronos: The New Dawn

An Excellent Evolution Of The Survival Horror Genre

Bloober Team’s latest game, Cronos: The New Dawn, is heavily inspired by Resident Evil, particularly how you manage items. However, it’s more of a survival horror game set after a disaster, so you won’t meet many other characters. Despite this, the gameplay and story blend together really well, creating a compelling experience.

Cronos really shines with how carefully it manages resources. You’ll constantly feel like you’re barely surviving battles, even against weaker foes. If you enjoyed the tense, scavenging experience of playing as Grace, Cronos will offer that same feeling, and even more so.

Luto

Subversive Horror That Gets Under Your Skin

Luto initially seems like a typical puzzle game, reminiscent of PT, but with a narrator who comments on everything, similar to The Stanley Parable. However, don’t be fooled by the slow start – the game quickly becomes incredibly frightening, making it one of the most disturbing horror games released recently.

The game’s narrator starts by talking about the game itself, but gradually begins to address you directly, the player, in a creepy and unsettling way. This happens as you explore a house that constantly changes and becomes increasingly warped the further you venture inside, almost as if it’s deliberately trying to trap you.

Outlast

Why Not Explore Another Asylum?

If you enjoyed the tense, careful exploration of the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Centre as Grace in RE9 while surrounded by zombies, you’ll likely enjoy Outlast. You play as a reporter investigating disturbing experiments at Mount Massive Asylum.

Grace might feel powerless sometimes, but she can fight back against the creatures chasing her. In contrast, the game Outlast leaves you completely defenseless. Your only chance of surviving is to hide and hope the danger goes away. And to make things even scarier, you’ll be navigating mostly in darkness, relying solely on your camcorder’s night vision to see.

In Sound Mind

Descend Into The Psyche

In Sound Mind puts you in the role of a therapist who finds themself stuck in a bizarre, ever-changing building with patients affected by a mysterious substance. As you explore, you’ll experience unsettling memories and strange visions that blur the line between reality and illusion.

Perhaps you were attracted to Resident Evil Requiem by its challenging puzzles and exciting boss battles. If so, In Sound Mind offers a similar experience. It boasts creatively designed boss fights and puzzles that are satisfying to solve without being overly difficult.

Fear The Spotlight

Old-School Visuals With New-School Mechanics

While the newest Resident Evil games look amazing with high-end graphics, the series actually started as a much simpler game on the original PlayStation. It had blocky graphics, set camera angles, and a unique control scheme. If you’re interested in that classic style of horror, Fear the Spotlight is definitely worth playing.

This game is built around sneaking and avoiding enemies. You play as a student investigating a tragic fire at your school from 1991, and you’ll need to be stealthy to avoid a terrifying creature that hunts using a bright spotlight.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

The Modern Classic That Cemented The Walking Sim Horror Genre

While many associate first-person horror with games like Resident Evil or PT, the trend actually began earlier. Even before the release of Resident Evil 6, the indie game Amnesia: The Dark Descent, released in 2010, became incredibly popular and remains a highly regarded horror title.

Although often described as a ‘walking simulator,’ Amnesia is surprisingly complex. The game challenges you with a ‘sanity’ meter – you need to stay in the light to remain sane, but darkness offers the best cover from monsters, even though it risks driving you mad. It also boasts thrilling chase sequences reminiscent of the intense escape from the creature known as ‘Chunk’.

The Evil Within

Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami’s Latest Franchise

I first really noticed Shinji Mikami back in the 90s when he directed the original Resident Evil. He then stepped back to produce the next two games, but he came back strong as director for Resident Evil 4 – seriously, that game was amazing. He also made a couple of other awesome, though maybe lesser-known, titles like Vanquish. Eventually, he left Capcom and started his own studio, Tango Gameworks. His last directing gig, as far as I know, was on their first game, The Evil Within, which was pretty intense!

This game is heavily inspired by Resident Evil, and it’s clear from the start. The first time you encounter a zombie (referred to as a “Haunted” in The Evil Within) feels very similar to the iconic first zombie reveal in Resident Evil. While The Evil Within doesn’t revolutionize the survival horror genre, it’s a solid entry and a good choice for fans looking for another scary experience after playing Resident Evil.

Routine

Sci-Fi Horror Over 13 Years In The Making

Okay, so after waiting thirteen years for Routine, I was seriously starting to doubt it could possibly be good. Seriously, 13 years! You start to wonder if all that development time actually means anything. But let me tell you, it does. Routine is fantastic. It’s got this incredible atmosphere, and it’s genuinely tense – a really solid sci-fi horror experience. My only complaint? It’s just not long enough! I wanted more.

When it comes to creating immersive environments, Routine truly stands out. Each room in Union Plaza, a mysteriously deserted lunar resort, is filled with details that tell a story, captivating visuals, and hidden lore. RE9 excels at this too – whether it’s a zombie maid cleaning up after you or references to previous games, both titles subtly deliver information and build a rich atmosphere.

2026-04-30 22:36