The Resident Evil franchise is one of the most popular and successful video game series of all time. It has spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and remakes, and has become a beloved part of gaming culture. But there are some Resident Evil games that may have flown under the radar. Here are 12 Resident Evil games you may not be familiar with.

1. Resident Evil: Survivor – This light gun shooter was released in 2000 for the PlayStation. It was the first game in the series to be released outside of Japan and featured a unique first-person perspective. Players took on the role of an unnamed survivor who had to battle their way through hordes of zombies.

2. Resident Evil: Dead Aim – This 2003 PlayStation 2 game was a light gun shooter set on a cruise ship. Players took on the role of Bruce McGivern, a special agent tasked with stopping the spread of a virus aboard the ship. The game featured a unique blend of shooting and puzzle-solving.

3. Resident Evil: Outbreak – This 2004 PlayStation 2 game was the first in the series to feature online multiplayer. Up to four players could join together to battle their way through a zombie-infested city. The game also featured a unique “zapping” system that allowed players to switch between characters mid-game.

4. Resident Evil: Survivor 2 Code: Veronica – This 2001 Dreamcast game was a sequel to Resident Evil: Survivor. It featured improved graphics and an expanded story that focused on Claire Redfield’s search for her brother Chris. The game also featured a unique “dual shock” system that allowed players to control two characters at once.

5. Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles – This 2009 Wii game was a rail shooter set in the same universe as the main series. Players took on the role of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they battled their way through hordes of zombies. The game also featured an original story that focused on the events leading up to Resident Evil 2.

6. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City – This 2012 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game was a team-based shooter set in the same universe as the main series. Players took on the role of a member of an Umbrella Security Service team sent to Raccoon City to contain the T-Virus outbreak. The game featured an original story as well as online multiplayer.

7. Resident Evil: Revelations – This 2012 Nintendo 3DS game was set between the events of Resident Evil 4 and 5. Players took on the role of Jill Valentine as she investigated a mysterious abandoned cruise ship called the Queen Zenobia. The game featured an original story as well as online and local multiplayer modes.

8. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D – This 2011 Nintendo 3DS game was a spin-off of the main series. Players took on the role of one of several mercenaries as they battled their way through hordes of zombies in order to complete various missions. The game also featured an online multiplayer mode.

9. Resident Evil: Revelations 2 – This 2015 Xbox One and PlayStation 4 game was a sequel to Revelations. Players took on the role of Claire Redfield and Moira Burton as they investigated a mysterious island called Terra Save. The game featured an original story as well as online and local co-op modes.

10. Resident Evil: Umbrella Corps – This 2016 PlayStation 4 and PC game was a team-based shooter set in the same universe as the main series. Players took on the role of members of Umbrella’s elite forces as they battled their way through hordes of zombies in order to complete various objectives. The game also featured an online multiplayer mode.

11. Resident Evil: Vendetta – This 2017 PlayStation 4 and PC game was a CGI movie set in the same universe as the main series. Players took on the role of Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, and Rebecca Chambers as they investigated a mysterious terrorist organization called Il Veltro. The movie featured an original story as well as online and local co-op modes.

12. Resident Evil: Resistance – This 2020 PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC game was a team-based survival horror set in the same universe as the main series. Players took on the role of survivors who had to battle their way through hordes of zombies in order to escape from a mysterious facility run by a malicious AI called Mastermind. The game also featured an online multiplayer mode.

These 12 Resident Evil games may not be familiar to everyone, but they are all worth checking out if you’re a fan of the series. Whether you’re looking for a light gun shooter, a team-based shooter, or even