Summary
Capcomis one of the biggest video game companies of all time, having made genre-defining gamessince the 1980s. After achieving massive success with influential franchises likeMega ManandStreet Fighter, Capcom continues to find success with franchises likeResident EvilandDevil May Cry.
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Capcom’s many games are not all available onSteam, but a good number of them can be found on the popular video game storefront site. Their willingness to port their games to Steam is definitely a big part of the company’s enduring legacy. Here are the highest-ranked Capcom games that are available on Steam.
10Okami HD (90.01%)
Developed by Capcom’s short-lived Clover Studio,Okamitells the story of the goddess Amaterasu, who sets out to save the world in the form of a white wolf. The gamereceived acclaim for its unique aesthetics, though its gameplay had some shortcomings.
WhileOkamiwas originally released on the PS2, an HD remaster brought the game to next-gen consoles, with the remaster released on Steam in 2017. The game remains a favorite in the Capcom catalog despite never achieving blockbuster sales.
9Resident Evil Remake (90.45%)
It’s easy to forget, but Capcom’s very first remake of aResident Evilgameactually came out all the way back in 2002. The game introduces series mainstays Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine as they investigate a series of bizarre murders in the town of Raccoon City.
Though it had only been six years since the release of the original game, series creator Shinji Mikami felt that the game had not aged well, and wanted to remake it in his original vision. TheResident EvilRemakearrived on Steam in 2015, and it is the definitive version of the game for new fans wanting to get into the franchise.
8The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (91.40%)
The Great Ace Attorneygames were a unique spin-off of theAce Attorneyseries in which the player follows the adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodo, ancestor of Phoenix Wright, who goes to England to become a lawyer. The two games formed a duology telling a complete story when put together.
When the games were brought over to the West, they were combined in a package calledThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.The games were incredibly well-received, and are beloved entries forAce Attorneyfans who were ecstatic to see these games get localized.
7Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (93.55%)
After several much more action-oriented entries,Resident Evil 7was a return to the survival horror of the first three games. The game follows Ethan Winters as he searches for his missing wife on a plantation owned by an odd family.
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Resident Evil 7brought the franchise back into good graces after the poorly receivedResident Evil 6. The game was quite a departure, especially with its use of a first-person camera, the first mainline game to do so.
6Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (93.81%)
Sissel wakes up and finds himself a ghost with no memories of how he died. With the supernatural powers granted to him as a ghost, Sissel attempts to find out the truth behind his death, solving puzzles using his powers and even going back in time to save others from their deaths.
Ghost Trickwas created byAce Attorneycreator Shu Takumi, and it displays his sense of style and humor perfectly. Fans of that series should check outGhost Trick, as should anyone who is a fan of puzzle games.
5Devil May Cry 5 (94.26%)
TheDevil May Cryseries is one of the most action-packed game franchises in Capcom’s repertoire, and the fifth game represents a revival of the series that hadn’t received a proper continuation sinceDevil May Cry 4’s release in 2008. The game follows an older Nero who must work in his capacity as a devil hunter when a city is taken over by Qliphoth.
Devil May Cry 5broke millions in sales easily,making it the best-selling game in the franchise. With top-of-the-line graphics, fan-favorite characters, and high-octane combat, there’s no surprise to this game’s popularity.
4Resident Evil Village (94.32%)
The eighthResident Evilgame follows the success of its predecessor, bringing back Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter in a remote village. Much likeResident Evil 7,Villageis a first-person survival horror game with some elements of puzzle-solving and action.
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Resident Evil Villagewas incredibly well-received on release, with characters like Lady Dimitrescu receiving particular focus in marketing. The game continues the franchise’s revival since the release ofResident Evil 7.
3Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (95.21%)
Ace Attorneyis one of Capcom’s more niche entries,being a series of short visual novel adventure gamesfollowing the adventures of Phoenix Wright, a defense lawyer, who must defend his clients from false accusations and a fiercely harsh justice system.
The Ace Attorney Trilogycollects the first three games in the series, which all form a united narrative that is riveting from beginning to end. With incredible music, outlandish humor, and unforgettable characters,Ace Attorneyis easily one of Capcom’s most distinctive properties.
2Resident Evil 2 Remake (95.85%)
Resident Evil 2is one of the franchise’s most celebrated games, so it’s no surprise to hear that its remake is just as highly beloved. The game follows Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they are forced to survive a deadly zombie outbreak in Raccoon City.
Resident Evil 2 Remakewas a rousing success on release, outpacing even the popularResident Evil 7. Its inclusion of fan-favorite characters and faithful reproduction of the series' classic gameplay made it an easy favorite among fans.
1Resident Evil 4 Remake (96.01%)
Resident Evil 4 Remakeis the most recent remake project Capcom has undergone. It follows an older Leon S. Kennedy as he must rescue the president’s daughter, Ashley Graham, from a dangerous cult in Spain.
Resident Evil 4was hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time, and the remakecertainly lives up to that legacy. With the game topping Capcom’s list of highest-ranked games on Steam, it’s clear that the game has more than lived up to the fans' expectations.
