Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) (2026)

Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 2,246 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, high-stakes chase through a crumbling city, where every corner holds new threats and survival demands both combat and puzzle-solving.

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What players say

Players call this a classic survival horror that many consider better than the 2020 remake, praising Nemesis as a constant threat and the randomized puzzles for replay value. The port has issues, with players split on whether it works out of the box, and many recommend the Classic Rebirth patch, while the tank controls and difficulty draw common complaints.

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