Resident Evil 5 · Game information

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:10 UTC

App ID: 21690
Product type: Game
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Release date: 15 Sep, 2009
Release status: Released
Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Game modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Controller support: Full
Declared DRM: The Enigma Protector
Achievements: 70
Steam Deck: Playable
Metacritic: 86

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Co-opActionZombiesCo-op CampaignOnline Co-OpHorrorThird-Person ShooterMultiplayerAdventureLocal Co-OpThird PersonSurvival HorrorShooterSingleplayerFemale ProtagonistSplit ScreenQuick-Time EventsGoreSurvivalAtmospheric

About this gameFull description from Steam

Story 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. Content Description This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition. NOTE Does not support NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision which came with the original Games for Windows - Live version. If you have previously purchased the Games For Windows Live version of Resident Evil 5, you can redeem a free copy of the Steam version. Please check the below information for details. Steamworks Migration FAQ

Content & age ratings9 regional ratings

Regional ratings

BBFC18Contains strong bloody violence and gore

CEROd暴力 · 犯罪

CRL18

CSRRRViolence · Horror · Improper Language

DEJUS18Violência Extrema

ESRBmBlood and Gore · Intense Violence · Strong Language

NZOFLCr18Violence

OFLCma15Strong violence

PEGI18Bad Language · Violence · Online Gameplay

System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Supported OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better Memory: 4GB or better Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better Display: Minimum 800 x 600 pixel resolution Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse Internet connection required for game activation.

Supported OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better Memory: 4GB or better Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better Display: Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse, controller supported Internet connection required for game activation.

Supported languages9 languages