Reanimal vs Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Co-op atmospheric horror in a short journey versus dual-campaign action horror with polished performance.
Worth $40 for its atmospheric co-op horror and striking art direction, but the short runtime stumbles for solo players.
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
Apr 2026 peak CCU 1,820 ↓ 72% MoM
All-time peak 19,446
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Apr 2026 peak CCU 27,735 ↓ 91% MoM
Key differences
Horror style
Reanimal relies on psychological tension and surreal imagery, inherited from Little Nightmares.
Resident Evil 9 blends action and horror with set pieces and resource management.
Campaign structure
Reanimal offers a single co-op story for two players, with puzzles and stealth.
Resident Evil 9 features separate campaigns for Leon and Grace with distinct playstyles.
Length and value
Reanimal is a short 5-6 hour experience, worth $40 for co-op but short solo.
Resident Evil 9 provides a fuller-length campaign with high replay value via dual stories.
Which one is for you?
Pick Reanimal if
- You loved Little Nightmares and want a similar co-op horror vibe.
- You enjoy atmospheric psychological horror over jump scares.
- You play couch co-op with a partner who prefers subtle terror.
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You crave Resident Evil's signature action-horror blend.
- You want optimized PC performance with path tracing.
- You like separate storylines with different playable characters.
Bottom line
Choose Reanimal for a brief, atmospheric co-op horror experience; choose Resident Evil 9 for a longer, action-packed dual-campaign journey.