

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
GSC Game World · March 20, 2007 · Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic, Open World, FPS, Survival
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl costs £9.99 in the United Kingdom, €12.75 in Europe (EUR), $13.32 in the United States, $13.32 in Georgia (USD), A$23.58 in Australia, CA$26.89 in Canada, NZ$29.29 in New Zealand, zł59.57 in Poland and R$74.99 in Brazil right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
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| £9.99 −20% | £9.99 | £13.30 | 10 | |
| €12.75 −21% | €15.88 | €12.75 | 11 | |
| $13.32 −31% | $19.20 | $13.32 | 11 | |
| $13.32 −4% | $13.49 | $13.32 | 11 | |
| A$23.58 −17% | A$23.58 | A$29.50 | 7 | |
| CA$26.89 −4% | CA$26.89 | CA$27.99 | 6 | |
| NZ$29.29 −17% | NZ$29.29 | NZ$29.99 | 6 | |
| zł59.57 −21% | zł70.14 | zł59.57 | 8 | |
| R$74.99 | R$74.99 | R$74.99 | 8 |
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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Explore the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl as a stalker scavenging for artifacts and survival gear while navigating deadly anomalies, mutant hordes, and unpredictable rival factions. This atmospheric first-person shooter blends survival horror with non-linear storytelling and smart AI-driven NPCs to create an immersive world where every decision shapes your fate and ending.
SEARCHING
To survive, a true stalker must not stop his search. Valuable trophies, equipment and supplies, new friends, shortcuts or answers to the grimmest riddles of these lands are what give a chance not to perish. So prepare for a foray to find your fate in the Center of the Zone, the most protected place from unwanted guests.
HAZARD
The path of a stalker to his goal is never a walk in the park. A treacherous anomaly, able to mash even the most experienced fighter, the stray of ravenous mutants or jarring betrayal – any of these things can cost your life. Get ready to check your skills and gumption, enduring the superior numbers of rivals and mutants. Stay alert even when you are alone – here at the Zone, everything is rarely what it seems at first glance.
DESOLATION
These desolate lands of eternal autumn are full of hundreds of vagabonds. Though, the stalker is always on his own, facing dangers that are often unseen. Listen carefully, calculate every step and trust no one but yourself and Geiger counter. Only intuition combined with mastery and ice-cold guts can save a free stalker from being Lost to the Zone.
Game Features:
- A mix of action, horror, survival, and RPG elements in a dark Eastern European sci-fiction setting.
- The unique atmosphere of loneliness in a dangerous place where time has stopped forever.
- Locations transferred to the game from the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone: Pripyat, ChNPP, and many others.
- Smart AI of opponents and NPCs who live their own lives and are capable of reacting to changes.
- A non-linear story in which your choices lead to one of many endings.
- Dynamic changes in the day-night cycle and weather conditions that affect the gameplay.
- Multiplayer modes with up to 32 players on one map.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Player modes
- Single-player, Online PvP, LAN
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Players highlight the game's lasting appeal and entertainment value, with some calling it a beloved classic they return to fondly. However, the Enhanced Edition has disappointed some fans, and technical issues including frequent crashes on Windows 10 are notable problems that detract from the experience.
Even tho the game is quite old, it has one of the best alive feeling worlds to this day. My first playthrough has lured me into looking more into the lore of this world and I do not regret it. There are many things left unexplained even after you've finished the game, but that leaves more to learn and it's worth it.1 found this helpful
play a modded version of this game or else it will crash every hour1 found this helpful
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good game
Cheeki Briki! 10/10
I love the Monolith. I serve the Monolith. The Monoltih owns me. I am a proud Monolith servant
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