Reanimal vs Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Co-op terror through a nightmare island versus dual-campaign action horror — both chill, but your playstyle decides.
Updated 12d ago
Darker and nastier than Little Nightmares, and the atmosphere justifies the comparison — but five hours with a fumbled ending means wait for a discount.
The Grace-Leon split welds RE7 dread to RE4 gunplay, and resource scarcity bites from the first hour — worth it despite 10-12 hours feeling thin at $70.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Reanimal | Resident Evil 9: Requiem |
|---|---|---|
| Value Reanimal wins on value | ||
| Price now | $23.89 −40% · GamesPlanet US | $47.59 −32% · GamersGate |
| All-time low | $23.89 | $46.18 |
| Cost / hour | $5.24/hr $23.89 · 5 h main story | $4.31/hr $47.59 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jul 2026 | +3% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 5 h | 11 h |
| Health Resident Evil 9: Requiem wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 24k reviews | 96% 181k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 84% 475 votes · vs 75% lifetime · improving | 95% 2k votes · vs 96% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,290 Jul 2026 · ↓ 5% MoM | 7,637 Jul 2026 · ↓ 40% MoM |
| Launch peak | 7% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 19,446 Feb 2026 | 312,908 Mar 2026 · now at 2% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | yesterday | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Reanimal
Atmosphere and scares are the hooks — every long-time player calls the horror vibe unbeatable.
Technical bugs and framerate hitches are the recurring complaints even among fans.
from our August 2026 verdict
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
The Grace-Leon split keeps players engaged — her survival-horror tension contrasting his over-the-top action hooks everyone.
Length is the recurring friction — 10-12 hours and light bonus modes leave veterans wanting more at $70.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Reanimal if
- You love Little Nightmares and want co-op horror with a friend.
- You prefer short, intense experiences you can finish in one sitting.
- You value atmosphere and creature design over gameplay length.
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You want a polished action-horror with separate campaigns and replay value.
- You appreciate optimized PC performance with path tracing.
- You enjoy Resident Evil 4's action and Resident Evil 2's horror.
Bottom line
Choose Reanimal for a tight co-op horror; choose Resident Evil 9 for a larger, solo action-horror with more content and polish.