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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

A first-person shooter with RPG and survival elements, set in the Zone, an open and hazardous area inspired by Chernobyl. You explore, hunt artifacts, face human factions and mutants, and manage supplies while dealing with anomalies and radiation. The story is non-linear, with multiple endings. Is it your kind of game?

AtmosphericOpen worldSurvival shooterPlayStationPCXboxSwitch

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81%

480 ratings

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94%

37,990 reviews

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you want a bleak, atmospheric open-world shooter where survival and exploration matter.

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you want a polished, modern-feeling game with a guiding hand.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: March 23, 2007
Length: About 17 hours
Difficulty: 4/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Horror · Survival · Stealth · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?: About 17 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on?: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl have co-op?: No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is single-player only.
Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl run on Steam Deck?: Unsupported
What does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl cost?: $19.99 on Steam.