Love it or hate it, Resident Evil 5 was a success for Capcom.
The game is action packed, which sparkled some controversy amongst fans, and has less horror than its previous chapters; but that doesn’t mean it’s bad.
If you’re one of those people who enjoyed the co-op option and the gory monsters, but still missed the fear factor, this list is for you. Here are 10 games like Resident Evil 5, but better in their own way.
10. The Evil Within
The Evil Within gameplay
Fight hideous and mysterious creatures as Sebastian Castellanos, a detective investigating a terrible mass murder.
Things take a turn when you’re ambushed and knocked unconscious only to wake up in a twisted world.
From the creator of the Resident Evil saga, Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within goes back to the horror roots players loved so much, still counting with the right amount of action to keep things interesting.
Creepy atmosphere: The game brings back the feeling of classic gory horror players missed in the Resident Evil saga.
Inspiration: The Evil Within borrows the looks of its characters from many respected horror games and films.
9. Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 Remake gameplay
In this newly to be released game, you must survive a zombie infested Racoon City. Play as Leon S. Kennedy on his early days in the police force and meet Claire Redfield before everything went bad.
The second part of the saga is considered to be one of the best; it has now been remasterized and completely reimagined for a new generation of players and consoles.
Bad time to be a rookie: Resident Evil 2 Remake will take us through the early days of Leon S. Kennedy as a cop.
The right dosage: The demo of the game promised a few good scares combined with lots of action.
8. World War Z
World War Z gameplay
World War Z is a soon to be released game. In this thrilling 4-player co-op, you and your friends must fight massive swarms of zombies.
The demos tell us the gameplay is fast-paced and has different storylines, with multiple scenarios to be explored. Inspired by the popular book and movie of the same name, it contains new characters with new plots and is set in different parts of the world.
Non-stop: This is a fast paced, full of action game.
Climate change: The demos have showed us there will be a few different levels with different conditions to be played in.
7. Dead Space 2
Dead Space 2 gameplay
Isaac Clarke must survive another outbreak of Necromorphs, a type of alien parasite that takes over the bodies of the ship’s deceased crew.
Besides the great storyline you can enjoy as a single player, the game also has a multiplayer mode, putting humans together to fight against the Necromorphs.
Lots of enemies: The game has a big variety of aliens for the player to go up against.
Amazing view: Dead Space 2 does a great job with its detailed yet clean scenario, making the sensation of being in space even more intense.
6. Condemned: Criminal Origins
Condemned: Criminal Origins gameplay
Solve crimes with mindless acts of violence playing as Agent Ethan Thomas, the best in the Serial Crimes Unit.
The game is filled with mysteries and horrors you must go up against as you try to solve whether there’s any connection between the growing list of serial killers and the increasing acts of brutality being committed by those society has left behind: addicts, homeless and deranged people.
Twisted minds: To find out what is going on, you must survive the criminals.
Investigate the scene: Solve puzzles to find out more about the increasing number of serial murders.
5. Murdered: Soul Suspect
Murdered: Soul Suspect gameplay
Solve your own murder in this supernatural thriller. After detective Ronan O’Connor’s life comes to an end by the hands of a brutal killer, he must find out what happened.
Using his investigative skills and newfound powers, you must investigate the crime to be able to finally rest in peace.
Avenge your death: You must find out who killed you to be able to rest.
Amazing visual effects: The game’s battles are not only full of action, but also beautifully executed.
4. Mist Survival
Mist Survival gameplay
In this survival horror game, you’re immune to the virus that turned people into zombie like creatures.
Your objective is to survive by hoarding food, finding shelter and keeping safe, not only from the infected, but also from wildlife and bandits. You can get other people to join your camp and help build a secured area.
Stronger together: Getting non-infected people to join your camp increases your chances of staying alive.
No sunlight: The infected will come after you every time there’s no sun in the sky, which means you must be extra careful at night or when the dense mist is around.
3. Dead Rising 4
Dead Rising 4 gameplay
Frank West is back once more to kill some zombies with the most insane weapons you can imagine. The game has a multiplayer mode, making things even crazier with up to four players at the same time. Combine objects and vehicles to help you go against the massive hordes.
Selfie time: You can take photos with zombies, showing the damage you have done.
Big arsenal: Almost anything can be a weapon, if you try hard enough.
2. Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare gameplay
In this standalone game, you assume the part of Alan Wake once more. You must go up against hordes of creepy enemies and face the evil Mr. Scratch.
Set in beautiful scenarios of Arizona, players get a new and thrilling storyline to uncover.
The bright side: As it was in Alan Wake, the flashlight still is a major weapon in the game.
Arsenal: You can have your pick at different guns that were added in this new game.
1. State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2 gameplay
Grow a community of people and try to survive this zombie infested, post-apocalyptic world. You have to take care of your base to keep alive: Scavenge different areas to find essential survival items. You can also trade with other people to get what you want to fulfill the needs of your community.
Vast world: Explore areas to get the items you need.
Go great lengths: You can use vehicles to move around the map faster.
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