Capcom recently blessed Resident Evil fans with the latest installment in the franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, which launched in late February to a strong reception. The game was praised for continuing the series’ modern momentum while still leaning into the tension and atmosphere that defined its earlier entries. Now, the publisher is taking things a step further by bringing those roots back into focus.
As part of the ongoing Capcom Spring Sale, the original Resident Evil trilogy—Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 2 (1998), and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)—has officially arrived on Steam, each available at a 50% discount for a limited time. That brings the price of each game down to just $4.99 from its original $9.99, making it an easy entry point for newcomers and a nostalgic pickup for longtime fans. The offer is set to run until April 15 at 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM UTC (April 16 at 2:00 AM JST).
The first Resident Evil drops players into a remote mansion filled with deadly bio-experiments, blending puzzle-solving with survival-focused gameplay that would go on to define the genre. Its sequel expands the scale, following Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they attempt to escape the horrors of Raccoon City. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis raises the stakes even further, putting players in control of Jill Valentine as she navigates a collapsing city while being relentlessly pursued by one of the franchise’s most iconic threats.
Even decades later, these games are still widely regarded among the best horror games ever made, thanks to their atmosphere, pacing, and lasting influence on the genre. With the success of Resident Evil Requiem still fresh, the arrival of the original trilogy on Steam offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to revisit where it all began—now at a discounted price.
