S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Also known as STALKER, Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a 2007 first-person shooter developed by the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, an atmospheric survival shooter set in an alternate irradiated Zone around the Chernobyl disaster site after a fictional second catastrophe. Players take the role of an amnesiac scavenger known as the Marked One, fighting to survive and uncover the Zone's secrets.
The game blended shooting with role-playing and survival elements, featuring a large semi-open world of distinct zones, harsh management of ammunition, food, and radiation, and deadly anomalies, mutated creatures, and rival factions of stalkers. Its A-Life system aimed to simulate the lives and movements of non-player characters and creatures independently of the player, creating an oppressive atmosphere and emergent, unpredictable encounters that earned a devoted cult following, alongside multiple possible endings.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. spawned prequels, a sequel, and an enormous modding community that continues to expand and overhaul it. The original remains available on digital storefronts, still regarded as a landmark of atmospheric survival gaming.
Where can you play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl today?
Device by device, which of the 3 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- ZERO Sievert (€ 19,99), Metro Exodus (€ 39,99) and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (€ 59,99).
- Mac
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on Mac.
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Metro Exodus (€ 39,99).
- Xbox
- Metro Exodus (€ 39,99) and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (€ 59,99).
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- ZERO Sievert (€ 19,99) and Metro Exodus (€ 39,99).
Games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Modern alternatives to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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ZERO Sievert Indie
€ 19,99An indie top-down survival looter shooter inspired by STALKER.
ZERO Sievert runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Metro Exodus
€ 39,99An atmospheric post-apocalyptic Russian shooter.
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Metro Exodus runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
€ 59,99The long-awaited modern sequel to the series.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
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