Is Resident Evil an RPG? No — Survival Horror / Action-Adventure

No. Resident Evil is a survival horror / action-adventure series.

• Fixed protagonist & story: You play set characters (Chris, Jill, Leon, etc.) on a linear narrative.
• No character building: No XP, skill trees, or class choices—progression is item/weapon-based.
• Combat & resource focus: Gameplay revolves around ammo management, puzzle-solving, and scripted encounters.
• Limited role-playing: Dialogue choices are rare and don’t alter the core plot.

Elements like inventory management or weapon upgrades exist in many genres—they don’t make it an RPG.