The Original Resident Evil is Finally Available on Steam

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The first three Resident Evil games were hugely influential in creating the modern survival horror genre on the original PlayStation. Though they’ve been released on other systems over time, they haven’t been readily accessible on computers.

Capcom recently celebrated 30 years of Resident Evil and has now brought several classic games to Steam. These include the original Resident Evil from 1996, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis from 1998, as well as the beloved RPG Breath of Fire IV for PlayStation 1.

Plus, you can get all four games for half price – just $4.99 each – during the Capcom Spring Sale on Steam, which lasts until April 15th.

During the Capcom Spring Sale on Steam, you can get the original Resident Evil trilogy, plus Resident Evil 3 for $3.99 and Resident Evil 4 for $15.99.

Steam’s Return to the Original Raccoon City

These versions of the original Resident Evil games on Steam aren’t brand new – they’re simply updated versions of the PC games that have been available on GOG.com for a while.

The Steam releases of the Resident Evil trilogy use Enigma Protector DRM, a feature known for causing performance issues. This same DRM was also found in the Steam versions of the original Dino Crisis games, and it’s quite controversial.

In terms of system requirements, all three games require:

  • A Windows 11 Operating System
  • An Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better processor
  • 8 GB of RAM
  • 4 GB of Storage
  • DirectX Version 12
  • An NVIDIA GTX 1660 or similar GPU

The PC versions of the Resident Evil trilogy on Steam use a security feature called Enigma Protector, which is known for sometimes causing games to run slower.

All three games work with most modern Xbox controllers. PlayStation’s DualShock and DualSense controllers are also supported, but DualSense controllers only work when connected via USB.

All three games are also compatible with the Steam Deck. However, players might need to customize the controls for the best experience, particularly if they prefer using thumbsticks over the directional pad.

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As a huge Resident Evil fan, I’m so excited to see almost all the main games finally on Steam! There’s just one missing – Resident Evil – Code: Veronica. But honestly, I’ve heard whispers for ages that Capcom is planning a remake of that one, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

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2026-04-02 19:39