Reanimal vs Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Co-op psychological horror vs. solo action-horror — one demands a partner, the other demands a steady aim.
A chilling 4-hour co-op horror but overpriced — wait for a 50% sale unless splitting cost.
Nails the dual-campaign structure if you crave Resident Evil's best action-horror yet at full price.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Reanimal
May 2026 peak CCU 2,322 ↑ 28% MoM
All-time peak 19,446
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
May 2026 peak CCU 24,937 ↓ 10% MoM
All-time peak 312,908
Key differences
Co-op play
Reanimal is built for two-player co-op, requiring teamwork to solve puzzles and survive.
Resident Evil 9 is a single-player experience with separate Leon and Grace campaigns.
Horror approach
Reanimal leans on surreal atmosphere and psychological tension, like Little Nightmares.
Resident Evil 9 blends action and horror with combat-focused set pieces and jump scares.
Campaign length
Reanimal's short runtime is criticized for feeling thin at $40, especially solo.
Resident Evil 9 offers a full-priced dual-campaign structure with high replay value.
Which one is for you?
Pick Reanimal if
- You loved Little Nightmares and want co-op with similar vibe.
- You have a partner for couch co-op and prefer atmospheric horror.
- You dislike jump scares and want slow-burn psychological dread.
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You loved Resident Evil 4's action and Resident Evil 2's horror.
- You appreciate optimized performance and path tracing on PC.
- You want separate campaigns for Leon and Grace with distinct playstyles.
Bottom line
Choose Reanimal if you play co-op and crave surreal dread; pick RE9 for polished action-horror with high replay value.