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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Year 2012. Six years passed since the time of the Second catastrophe to have made the April events of 1986 fade. The game is set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone which turned from a destiny-breaker place into a threat to all mankind. The Zone is reluctant to open up its mysteries and needs to be forced to do it. It is a rare hero who can reach the very heart of the Zone onto find out what danger awaits him there. A danger which, compared to marauders and enemy groupings, all monsters and anomalies, will seem a mere preparation to the meeting with something more fatal and threatening. But for nowโ€ฆ get ready, hero. Collect artefacts and trade, grope your path and keep an eye on the rear, catch roentgens and fight โ€“ only make sure you survive! And then, perhaps, if you are persistent and truly lucky, you will find out why all this had fallen on you.
Release Date
Mar 23, 2007
Developer
GSC Game World
Publishers
THQ
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Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl worth buying?

Steam
94.67% positive
'Very Positive', 47,945 reviews
Metacritic
82
Critics (IGDB)
80/100
2 critics

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What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl about?

Year 2012. Six years passed since the time of the Second catastrophe to have made the April events of 1986 fade. The game is set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone which turned from a destiny-breaker place into a threat to all mankind. The Zone is reluctant to open up its mysteries and needs to be forced to do it. It is a rare hero who can reach the very heart of the Zone onto find out what danger awaits him there. A danger which, compared to marauders and enemy groupings, all monsters and anomalies, will seem a mere preparation to the meeting with something more fatal and threatening. But for nowโ€ฆ get ready, hero. Collect artefacts and trade, grope your path and keep an eye on the rear, catch roentgens and fight โ€“ only make sure you survive! And then, perhaps, if you are persistent and truly lucky, you will find out why all this had fallen on you.

AtmosphericPost-apocalypticOpen WorldFPSSurvivalActionSurvival HorrorShooter

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

Right now the lowest price for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl we're tracking is $14.43 at Kinguin โ€” 28% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is $12.52 at Kinguin on March 27, 2026. The current best price is about 15% above that low.

Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl worth buying?

95% of 47,945 Steam user reviews for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 82.

When was S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl released?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl released on March 23, 2007, developed by GSC Game World and published by THQ, GSC World Publishing, Deep Silver, cdp.pl, GSC Game World.

What platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl available on?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl prices drop?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl last hit a new low of $12.52 on March 27, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $14.43. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

The cheapest S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl price right now is $14.43 at Kinguin, 28% below the Steam price.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl price comparison across stores
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