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Resident Evil 2

Deck VerifiedActionJan 24, 2019CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Fully offline

GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection.

The GOG version is DRM-free and runs without any launcher or internet connection once installed. The Steam version needs the Steam client and one online launch before Steam's offline mode works.

The headline status and price are for the GOG version. See the table below for each store.

Buy on GOG $9.99Buy on Steam $7.99

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A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Offline details by store

StoreStore flagsOffline statusWhat that meansSource
GOGDRM-free installers Fully offline GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection. GOG product page
SteamNone listed Online once to activate Steam lists no extra DRM or account for this game. Install and sign in to Steam while online once, then switch Steam to Offline Mode. Steam store page

Statuses are read from each store's own information, not tested by us, and can change with patches. Check the store page before you buy. How we decide. Steam Deck rating from Valve's compatibility report.

Last data refresh: October 26, 2026.

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