S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

ReleasedMar 23, 2007

PlayStation 4
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

About

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter with role-playing and survival elements, and the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. It is set in an open, hazardous area known as the Zone, based on the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where players explore wilderness, settlements, and military sites in search of valuable artifacts. Beyond combat against human factions and mutated creatures, players must contend with pockets of altered physics called anomalies, radiation, hunger, and bleeding, managing supplies and equipment to survive. A non-linear storyline offers multiple endings, and limited trading and dialogue with other characters shape the experience.

Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: THQ, GSC World Publishing, Deep Silver, cdp.pl, GSC Game World
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Stealth, Sandbox, Open world
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: First person
Age ratings: GRAC 19+, PEGI 16, USK 18, ESRB M, ACB MA 15+, CLASSIND 16
Time to beat: 6 h rushed · 17 h normally · 41 h completionist
IGDB rating: 81 / 100 (484 ratings)
Also known as: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Тень Чернобыля, SSoC, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl, STALKER SoC, Сталкер: Тень Чернобыля, Сталкер

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Nintendo Switch	Oct 31, 2024
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Mar 23, 2007 · EuropeApr 5, 2007 · KoreaJun 1, 2007 · JapanAug 31, 2007 · Worldwide
PlayStation 4	Mar 6, 2024
Xbox One	Mar 6, 2024