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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

Developed by GSC Game World · Published by GSC World Publishing

ActionRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 15, 2008 Price$19.99 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews17,669

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews17,669
Languages8

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.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

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)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainRussianUkrainianItalianPolish

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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