Shooter · 2008
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
The second installment of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is set one year before the events of Shadow of Chernobyl and serves as its prequel. You will explore the forbidden area around Chernobyl, Ukraine, after a new disaster that turned into The Zone, a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of mutants. The setting was…
Key facts
- Released
- 22 August 2008
- Genre
- Shooter · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 14 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- GSC Game World
- Publisher
- GSC World Publishing
- Critics
- Metacritic 75
- Steam reviews
- 85% positive (22,254 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 14h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky?
Expect about 14 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky with friends?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a single-player experience.
What platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 75. On Steam, 85% positive (22,254 reviews).
What games are like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky?
In the same spirit: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.



