This version natively supports modern XInput controllers, meaning mapping the controls to the built-in thumbsticks of a portable PC works out of the box without any clunky emulator workarounds. The Best Handheld Platforms to Play On

The game’s tone is more action-horror (less survival horror than earlier RE games), with over-the-top set pieces, cheesy one-liners, and intense combat.

: Most devices hit a locked 60 FPS at native resolution (800p/720p). Battery Life : On a Steam Deck

The greatest survival horror game of all time, finally playable the way it was meant to be seen. If you are playing on a handheld or low-end laptop, this is a technical marvel.

The Ultimate Edition supports Xbox/PlayStation controllers natively, but portable devices have unique layouts.

By leveraging the lightweight engine, the transformative HD Project mod, and the smart power-saving settings outlined in this guide, you can turn almost any modern Windows laptop, Steam Deck, or ROG Ally into the ultimate RE4 machine.