Resident Evil 2 (1998) Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is tagged as Action, Adventure. It is published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com (developer) and CAPCOM Co., Ltd. (publisher) and released on 1 Apr, 2026. PureGameStats tracks Resident Evil 2 (1998)'s live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Resident Evil 2 (1998) currently has 49 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 1,109 concurrent players on 04 April 2026. Current activity is 95.6% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 80,553 Steam units sold. It currently ranks #312 year to date on our top sellers list. Steam reviews are 91% positive across 2,441 responses. Platforms: Windows.

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Resident Evil 2 (1998) Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.

Developer
CAPCOM Co. , Ltd. , GOG.com
Publisher
CAPCOM Co. , Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Release Date
1 Apr, 2026
Est. Sales
80,553
PGS estimate High confidence
Top-Selling Rank
#312
#312 YTD
Current Players
49
Live Steam data Peak 1,109
Current Steam Price
$4.99
Store data -50%
Estimates are modelled by PureGameStats using multiple data signals. Direct data is sourced from Steam. View methodology →

Resident Evil 2 (1998) Concurrent Players Updated hourly

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Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 1 Apr, 2026
Est. sales: 80,553 High confidence
Top-selling rank: #312 YTD
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $4.99 50%
Loaded / CDKeys $4.59 56%
Green Man Gaming $4.25 57%

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$4.99
Steam Launch Price
Steam
$4.99
Steam Current Price
Steam
$4.99
Steam Lowest Price
Steam
$4.25
Lowest Recorded
GMG
$4.25
Current Lowest Price
GMG →
Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 26 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 7.47
-50%
BR
R$28,50
-50%
CA
C$ 7.49
-50%
CH
CHF 4.95
-50%
CL
CLP$4.750
-50%
CN
¥50.00
DE
4,99€
-50%
GB
£3.99
-50%
HK
HK$ 37.50
-50%
ID
Rp 129 000
IN
₹312.00
-50%
JP
¥500
-50%
KR
₩ 12,400
MX
Mex$ 199.00
MY
RM16.95
-50%
NO
54,50 kr
-50%
NZ
NZ$ 7.97
-50%
PH
₱440.00
PL
45,00 zł
SG
S$6.15
-50%
TH
฿135.00
-50%
TR
$3.74
-50%
TW
NT$ 140.00
-50%
US
$4.99
-50%
VN
210.000₫
ZA
R 74.99
-50%

Newest snapshot: 09 Sept 2026.

Resident Evil 2 (1998) Steam Reviews

Total reviews 2,441 Positive 2,219 Negative 222 Positive % 90.9%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
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Reviewers criticise
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What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 499 recent English reviews (ingested 14 Sept 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Action game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
22
31
Gameplay
99
102
Story
233
241
Graphics
85
90
Audio
85
88
Controls
29
101
130
Bugs
10
49
59
Value
45
47
Multiplayer
7
Replay value
41
42
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run Resident Evil 2 (1998).
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Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing Resident Evil 2 (1998) right now?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) has 49 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) reached an all-time peak of 1,109 concurrent players on 04 April 2026.

How many copies has Resident Evil 2 (1998) sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Resident Evil 2 (1998) has sold approximately 80,553 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Resident Evil 2 (1998) rated on Steam?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) has 2,441 Steam reviews with a 90.9% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Resident Evil 2 (1998)?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) is priced at $4.99 on Steam (currently 50% off). Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Resident Evil 2 (1998) released?

Resident Evil 2 (1998) was released on 1 Apr, 2026. It was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com.

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