20 Resident Evil Easter Eggs in Other Games

VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson

From subtle musical cues to direct character references, join us as we explore how various games have paid tribute to Capcom's legendary survival horror series! Whether it's through familiar locations, iconic quotes, or clever name drops, these Easter eggs show just how influential Resident Evil has become in gaming culture. Our countdown includes references from Astro Bot, Dead Rising, Hitman: Absolution, Borderlands, Street Fighter 6, and many more! Which hidden Resident Evil reference surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #21: "Astro Bot" (2024)
  • #20: "CrossCode" (2018)
  • #19: "Dead Rising" (2006)
  • #18: "Digimon World" (1999)
  • #17: "Hitman: Absolution" (2012)
  • #16: "Ion Fury" (2019)
  • #15: "Guacamelee! 2" (2018)
  • #14: "Borderlands" (2009)
  • #13: "Alisa" (2020)
  • #12: "Overwatch" (2016)
  • #11: "Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble" (2003)
  • #10: "Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion" (2014)
  • #9: "Azure Striker Gunvolt" (2014)
  • #8: "Death Road to Canada" (2016)
  • #7: "Dead Pixels" (2012)
  • #6: "Master Detective Archives: Rain Code" (2023)
  • #5: "Dragon's Dogma" (2012)
  • #4: "Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" (2012)
  • #3: "Bayonetta" (2009)
  • #2: "Street Fighter 6" (2023)

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