Resident Evil 4 (2005) (2005): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Windows 11✓ with 3 fixes
Steam Deck✓ Playable
Mac✕ no Mac version
Linux✓ Proton Platinum

Gamicality score 84 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 4.5

Runs today4.5 / 5
Design today4.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

82,434 reviews93% positive
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Released: 2005
Developer: Capcom
Genre: Action, Adventure
Best version today: This is the 2014 Ultimate HD Edition of the original game, best played with the re4_tweaks fan patch; the 2023 remake is a separate, rebuilt game with modern controls.
Time to beat: About 15.5 hours for the main story HowLongToBeat
Runs on: Windows, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Resident Evil 4 (2005) run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	✓Runs with a fix. See the steps below. Source
Mac (Apple Silicon)	✕No Mac version is sold.
Linux	✓Through Proton. ProtonDB: Platinum, runs perfectly out of the box. Source
Steam Deck	✓Playable, as rated by Valve. May need some setup. Source

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How to get Resident Evil 4 (2005) running today

What you need

Required re4_tweaksRestores lost visual effects, adds raw mouse input, fixes quick-time event speed at 60 FPS and fixes the fullscreen refresh rate.
Optional 7-Zip or the Windows built-in zip supportOpens the downloaded zip file; Windows 11 can also open zip files on its own.

Steps

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Install re4_tweaks, which restores lost visual effects, adds raw mouse input, fixes quick-time event speed at 60 FPS and fixes the display refresh rate.
1. Open the re4_tweaks releases page and download the zip file of the newest release (for example re4_tweaks1.9.1.zip) under Assets.
2. Find the game folder: in Steam, right-click the game > Manage > Browse local files.
3. Open the Bin32 folder inside the game folder.
4. Extract the re4_tweaks folder, dinput8.dll and dinput8.ini from the zip into Bin32.
5. Start the game and press F1 to open the re4_tweaks settings menu. If the menu appears, the mod is working.
6. Change options either in that menu or by editing dinput8.ini in Bin32 with Notepad.
If fullscreen shows no picture on a high-refresh monitor, set FixDisplayMode to true in re4_tweaks' dinput8.ini (PCGamingWiki).
1. In Steam, right-click the game > Manage > Browse local files, and open the Bin32 folder.
2. Right-click dinput8.ini and open it with Notepad.
3. Find the line FixDisplayMode and make sure it reads FixDisplayMode = true.
4. Save the file and start the game. Fullscreen should now use your monitor's refresh rate instead of 60 Hz.
If mouse aiming feels erratic, turn on raw mouse input in re4_tweaks, or switch the aim mode to Modern or cap the game at 30 FPS.
1. Open dinput8.ini in the Bin32 folder with Notepad.
2. Make sure UseRawMouseInput is set to True, then save the file.
3. Without re4_tweaks, open the game's options and set the aiming mode to Modern, then adjust the mouse sensitivity.
4. If aiming is still jittery, set the frame rate to 30 FPS in the game's graphics options.

Synopsis

A third-person action horror game in which agent Leon Kennedy travels to a rural Spanish village to rescue the US president's kidnapped daughter. You fight hostile villagers, cultists and monsters with an over-the-shoulder aim, manage a grid-based weapons case and buy upgrades from a wandering merchant.

What people say

The original was hailed in 2005 as one of the best action games ever made, and critics reviewing this HD edition still praised its gameplay and pacing while calling the port bare-bones. Players today mostly agree it holds up, and some still prefer it to the 2023 remake. The recurring complaints are the stop-to-shoot controls that take time to relearn, hard and frequent quick-time events, PC mouse aiming problems and a 60 FPS mode that causes glitches.

Playability today

The average of two parts, each from 1 to 5. Tap a check to see why. How it works

Runs today

4.5 / 5

✓Sold or given away today by an official source
✗Needs fan patches to run well on Windows 11
✓All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
PCGamingWiki records no shut-down servers or lost content (PCGamingWiki).
✓Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
Native widescreen and modern resolutions (PCGamingWiki).
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
Controller support (PCGamingWiki).
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
✓No known game-breaking bugs in the current version
The open issues PCGamingWiki lists are minor and do not stop play (PCGamingWiki).

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Single-player works without an internet connection

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Design today

4.5 / 5

✗Controls feel awkward on a modern controller or mouse and keyboard
Leon must plant his feet to aim, quick-time events are a common complaint, and the PC mouse aiming needs a patch to feel right. Source: tiltingatpixels.com, steamcommunity.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screens
The attaché case inventory and simple HUD remain clear, and the HD edition runs at modern resolutions. Source: tiltingatpixels.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progress
Manual saves are tied to typewriters, which some critics dislike, but frequent checkpoints after death keep lost progress small. Source: opencritic.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progress
Players say newcomers can jump straight in, with mechanics introduced through play, although the controls take some getting used to. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtracking
Critics still praise its steady escalation of set pieces and enemies, and players rarely mention filler. Source: opencritic.com.
✓Camera and movement never fight the player
The over-the-shoulder camera that the game introduced still works well, and current players do not complain about it. Source: tiltingatpixels.com, steamcommunity.com.