S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Developed by GSC Game World · Published by GSC Game World
At a glance
Overview
An action, rpg game by GSC Game World, published by GSC Game World — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.” — 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.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
| 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 (9)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 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.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
Steam classifies S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl as a Action, RPG game, developed by GSC Game World. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
How much does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 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.: Shadow of Chernobyl out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 20, 2007.
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 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.: Shadow of Chernobyl 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.: Shadow of Chernobyl cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl's Metacritic score?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC Game World.
Where to get S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
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