Abstract: Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide, with its incidence and mortality rates ranking third among malignant tumors in China. Regulated cell death (RCD) is a type of cell death activated by signal transduction modules and closely connected to the progression and treatment of gastric cancer. Different types of RCD, comprising apoptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and autophagy, not only aid in eliminating damaged cells, but also serve a crucial role in suppressing gastric cancer spread. This paper reviews different forms of RCD and their roles in the progression of gastric cancer, so as to provide reference for new diagnosis and treatment strategies of gastric cancer.