: Industrial, action-heavy "body horror" involving mechanical monsters.

, the eighth major installment in Capcom's survival horror series, serves as a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard . It successfully blends the claustrophobic first-person horror of its predecessor with the action-oriented pacing and hub-based exploration inspired by Resident Evil 4 . Core Gameplay & Experience

: Environmental and creature-based horror.

: Gothic horror featuring the popular Lady Dimitrescu.

: The game is structured into distinct areas, each themed around a different sub-genre of horror:

: Psychological horror that strips the player of weapons, culminating in a terrifying baby creature sequence.