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The Resident Evil franchise has 12 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resident EvilEssential ⓘ Original long box commands 3x premium over jewel case reprint | 1996 | PS1 | ModerateWhat is CIB? →— | — | ||
| 2 | Resident Evil 2Essential ⓘ | 1998 | PS1 | Moderate— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 3 | Resident Evil 3: NemesisEssential ⓘ | 1999 | PS1 | Moderate— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 4 | Resident Evil Code: Veronica XRecommended ⓘ | 2001 | PS2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 5 | Resident Evil 4Essential ⓘ Digital versions are typically the later HD/remaster ports; original PS2 experience is disc-only. | 2005 | PS2 | Simple— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 6 | Resident Evil 5Recommended ⓘ | 2009 | PS3 | Simple— | — | ||
| 7 | Resident Evil 6Optional ⓘ | 2012 | PS3 | Simple— | — | ||
| 8 | Resident Evil 7: BiohazardEssential ⓘ | 2017 | PS4 | Simple— | — | ||
| 9 | Resident Evil VillageEssential ⓘ | 2021 | PS5 | Simple— | — | ||
| 10 | Resident Evil 2 RemakeRecommended | 2019 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 11 | Resident Evil 3 RemakeRecommended | 2020 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 12 | Resident Evil 4 RemakeRecommended ⓘ | 2023 | PS5 | Simple— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Resident Evil's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Resident Evil Village.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Resident Evil 5, and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Resident Evil 6.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.