S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Developed by GSC Game World · Published by GSC World Publishing
At a glance
Overview
An action, rpg game by GSC Game World, published by GSC World Publishing — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
- Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
- Hard Drive: 6 GB free hard disc space
Recommended
- Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
- Hard Drive: 10 GB free hard disc space
Supported languages (8)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky?
Steam classifies S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky as a Action, RPG game, developed by GSC Game World. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.
How much does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 15, 2008.
What platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP.
How much does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky's Metacritic score?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing.
Where to get S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
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