Shooter · 2007
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
This post-apocalyptic game that spawned the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is inspired by (but not really based on) the 'Roadside Picnic' novel by brothers Strugatsky and Tarkovsky's movie 'Stalker', borrowing some of the terms and aesthetics from both. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is set in Ukraine, in the infamous…
Key facts
- Released
- 19 March 2007
- Genre
- Shooter · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 17 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- GSC Game World
- Critics
- Metacritic 82
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (47,291 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2007 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 17h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
Expect about 17 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl with friends?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a single-player experience.
What 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 PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 82. On Steam, 95% positive (47,291 reviews).
What games are like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
In the same spirit: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
