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Resident Evil (1996) vs Resident Evil 2 (1998) Player Count: Which Is More Popular?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is more popular right now with 53 players on Steam, 2.9 times as many players as Resident Evil (1996) (18). The highest all-time peak belongs to Resident Evil 2 (1998) (144 players).

Resident Evil (1996)
18
playing now · 24h peak 47
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
53
playing now · 24h peak 75

Resident Evil (1996) vs Resident Evil 2 (1998) player count chart

  • Resident Evil (1996)
  • Resident Evil 2 (1998)

Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.

Resident Evil (1996) vs Resident Evil 2 (1998): side by side

StatResident Evil (1996)Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Players right now1853
24-hour peak4775
All-time peak93Oct 24, 2026144Oct 11, 2026
30-day average playersn/a81
Steam reviewsn/an/a
Price now (US)$9.99$9.99
Lowest price we have seen$4.99 Oct 22, 2026$4.99 Oct 22, 2026
Release dateApr 1, 2026Apr 1, 2026

Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.

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Comparison FAQ

Which is more popular, Resident Evil (1996) or Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is more popular right now with 53 players on Steam, 2.9 times as many players as Resident Evil (1996) (18). The highest all-time peak belongs to Resident Evil 2 (1998) (144 players).

Which has the higher all-time peak on Steam, Resident Evil (1996) or Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) peaked at 144 concurrent players on October 11, 2026. Resident Evil (1996) peaked at 93 concurrent players on October 24, 2026.

Is Resident Evil (1996) or Resident Evil 2 (1998) cheaper on Steam?

Resident Evil (1996) costs $9.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $4.99. Resident Evil 2 (1998) costs $9.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $4.99.

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