Viral Fan Game Recreates Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie in Retro Style

A meta-project is currently making waves online as an indie developer creates a game based on a movie based on a game. As reported by IGN, a developer going by “chicanogoth” is building a PS1-inspired adaptation of Zach Cregger’s recent Resident Evil film, dubbed “Resident Evil: The Movie: The Game.”

Retro Mechanics Meet Modern Film

The project captures the aesthetic of the original Resident Evil titles, featuring fixed camera angles and a distinct, low-polygon art style. Gameplay footage shared by the developer shows the protagonist, Bryan Hodukavich—modeled after actor Austin Abrams—fleeing from an infected Doberman Pinscher. The environment recreates a specific scene from the film, complete with a crashed police cruiser and flashing light effects on the snow.

In an October 19 update, the developer showcased additional polish, including injury and death animations, as well as an opening cinematic sequence. The project utilizes a Cerberus model inspired by Resident Evil 2, blending familiar franchise assets with the specific narrative beats of Cregger’s box-office hit.

A Learning Process

According to the developer, this project serves as their first real foray into game development. “This has been a fun project to work on and I’m adding things little by little! This is the first game I’ve actually spent time on developing, and it’s been a learning process,” the dev noted, expressing gratitude for the community interest in a project they initially started as a personal challenge.

Why it matters

This project highlights the growing trend of high-quality, fan-led Resident Evil tributes. With Cregger’s film reaching over $360 million globally—making it the 10th most successful video game movie in history—the appetite for more content in this specific universe remains high, even while talk of a sequel remains speculative.

For players, this project represents the DIY spirit of the gaming community, proving that even a solo developer can capture the “survival horror” magic of the original PlayStation era. As the project evolves, fans are already debating potential mechanics, such as including the character’s poor aim from the movie, making this a development journey worth watching for those who enjoy retro-style horror projects.