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Chernobyl: Origins

Developed by Nelset · Published by Nelset

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 27, 2023 Price$1.19

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.19
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages6
Achievements18
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Nelset, published by Nelset — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “"Chernobyl: Origins" - is a quest game with psychological horror elements. You have to solve a lot of puzzles to find out the terrible secret of the catastrophe at the nuclear power plant. The game will take you to 1986, to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 80
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Psychological Horror1980sSurvivalAtmosphericHorrorHand-drawnDarkExplorationHidden ObjectPuzzleInteractive FictionSci-fi

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Chernobyl: Origins.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows7, Windows8, Windows10
  • Processor: Core i3,i5,i7,E3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GT 820M
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

Recommended

  • OS: Windows7, Windows8, Windows10
  • Processor: Core i3,i5,i7,E3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GT 820M
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

Supported languages (6)

EnglishRussianItalianSpanish - SpainFrenchGerman

Chernobyl: Origins FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Chernobyl: Origins?

Steam classifies Chernobyl: Origins as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Nelset. "Chernobyl: Origins" - is a quest game with psychological horror elements. You have to solve a lot of puzzles to find out the terrible secret of the catastrophe at the nuclear power plant. The game will take you to 1986, to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

How much does Chernobyl: Origins cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Chernobyl: Origins at $1.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Chernobyl: Origins single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Chernobyl: Origins: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Chernobyl: Origins on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Chernobyl: Origins for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Chernobyl: Origins out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 27, 2023.

What platforms is Chernobyl: Origins on?

Chernobyl: Origins is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Chernobyl: Origins single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Chernobyl: Origins cost?

Steam lists it at $1.19.

Does Chernobyl: Origins have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Chernobyl: Origins.

Who made Chernobyl: Origins?

Chernobyl: Origins is developed by Nelset and published by Nelset.

Where to get Chernobyl: Origins

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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