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About Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 is the seventh video game in the Resident Evil series. It features similar gameplay to Resident Evil 4 utilizing the same over the shoulder view, but this time the environment plays a significant role. The player is now dependent on his partner more than in older games. When the partner's health bar drop down to 0, he will enter the dying stage where the health bar will flash red and gradually lower as he stays like this. Resident Evil 5 also features new types of enemies called Majini and mostly are of African descent.
Release Date
Mar 5, 2009
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
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Resident Evil 5 FAQ & buying guide

Is Resident Evil 5 worth buying?

Steam
86.99% positive
'Very Positive', 63,881 reviews
Metacritic
86
Critics (IGDB)
78/100
15 critics

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What is Resident Evil 5 about?

The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events.

Co-opActionZombiesCo-op CampaignThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpHorrorMultiplayer

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen

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What is the cheapest place to buy Resident Evil 5?

Right now the lowest price for Resident Evil 5 we're tracking is $4.28 at YuPlay — 14% below Steam's $4.99. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Resident Evil 5 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Resident Evil 5 is $4.15 at Green Man Gaming on February 27, 2026. The current best price is about 3% above that low.

Is Resident Evil 5 worth buying?

87% of 63,881 Steam user reviews for Resident Evil 5 are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 86.

When was Resident Evil 5 released?

Resident Evil 5 released on March 5, 2009, developed by Capcom and published by Capcom.

What platforms is Resident Evil 5 available on?

Resident Evil 5 is available on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, split screen.

When do Resident Evil 5 prices drop?

Resident Evil 5 last hit a new low of $4.15 on February 27, 2026 at Green Man Gaming. Current best price is $4.28. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Resident Evil 5?

The cheapest Resident Evil 5 price right now is $4.28 at YuPlay, 14% below the Steam price.

Resident Evil 5 price comparison across stores
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YuPlayBest price-81%$4.28Buy Resident Evil 5 at YuPlay
Green Man Gaming-78%$4.30Buy Resident Evil 5 at Green Man Gaming
Kinguin—$4.34Buy Resident Evil 5 at Kinguin
Steam-75%$4.99Buy Resident Evil 5 at Steam
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Instant Gaming-78%$5.17Buy Resident Evil 5 at Instant Gaming

All-time low: $4.15 at Green Man Gaming on Feb 27, 2026 — the current best price is 3% above it.

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