Reanimal vs Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Short co-op horror vs full-priced action-horror — choose survival with a partner or solo blockbuster.
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
Jun 2026 peak CCU 1,357 ↓ 42% MoM
All-time peak 19,446
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Jun 2026 peak CCU 12,703 ↓ 49% MoM
All-time peak 312,908
Key differences
Co-op requirement
Reanimal requires two players for the entire campaign, making it a pure co-op experience.
Resident Evil 9 offers solo campaigns with no mandatory co-op, focusing on single-player action-horror.
Length and value
Reanimal's 4-hour runtime feels overpriced at $40, only worth it if you split the cost.
Resident Evil 9 provides a full-length dual-campaign experience that critics call worth full price.
Horror style
Reanimal emphasizes atmospheric dread and puzzle-solving with Little Nightmares-style stealth.
Resident Evil 9 blends action and horror with separate campaigns for Leon and Grace.
Which one is for you?
Pick Reanimal if
- You want to play a short horror game with a friend in one sitting.
- You loved Little Nightmares and want more of that atmosphere in co-op.
- You are price-sensitive and can wait for a 50% sale or split cost.
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You prefer solo horror without mandatory co-op.
- You expect 10+ hours of content and polished performance with path tracing.
- You want separate campaigns with distinct playstyles like Leon's action or Grace's stealth.
Bottom line
Pick Reanimal for a tight co-op horror night with a friend, but only on sale. Choose Resident Evil 9 if you want a robust single-player action-horror experience at full price.