What games are most similar to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

The most similar games to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl include S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a Action, RPG game with popular tags including Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic, Open World, FPS, Survival.

Best atmospheric games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

If you're looking for more atmospheric games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, try S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. These share the Atmospheric tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl but more post-apocalyptic?

To find games emphasizing post-apocalyptic, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Post-apocalyptic alongside Atmospheric. You can also explore the post-apocalyptic tag page directly.

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

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (2010) — Shared: Atmospheric, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and first-person. Tags: Atmospheric, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008) — Shared: Open World, Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic. Also features first-person and singleplayer. Tags: Open World, Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024) — Shared: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and exploration. Tags: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic
Metro: Last Light Redux (2014) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric. Also features story rich and singleplayer. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric
Metro Exodus (2020) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Open World. Also features singleplayer and story rich. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Open World
Metro 2033 Redux (2014) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric. Also features story rich and singleplayer. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric
Metro Exodus (2020) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Open World. Also features singleplayer and story rich. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Open World
Metro 2033 (2010) — Shared: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action. Also features singleplayer and based on a novel. Tags: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action
Fallout 3 (2008) — Shared: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG. Also features singleplayer and exploration. Tags: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG
RAGE (2011) — Shared: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action. Also features singleplayer and first-person. Tags: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action
Fallout: New Vegas (2010) — Shared: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and moddable. Tags: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Fallout 4 (2015) — Shared: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG. Also features singleplayer and exploration. Tags: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (2009) — Shared: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and moddable. Tags: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Survarium (2015) — Shared: Survival, FPS, Post-apocalyptic. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, FPS, Post-apocalyptic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition (2025) — Shared: Action, RPG, Shooter. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, RPG, Shooter
Nether: Resurrected (2014) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Action. Also features multiplayer and massively multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Open World, Action
DayZ (2018) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features zombies and online co-op. Tags: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
Will To Live Online (2018) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
Far Cry® 2 (2008) — Shared: Open World, FPS, Action. Also features singleplayer and first-person. Tags: Open World, FPS, Action
Project Silverfish (2025) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Horror. Also features early access and immersive sim. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Horror
Far Cry® (2008) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features classic and first-person. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Next Day: Survival (2018) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features multiplayer and crafting. Tags: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition (2025) — Shared: Action, RPG, Shooter. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, RPG, Shooter
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition (2025) — Shared: Action, RPG, Shooter. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, RPG, Shooter
Fallen Earth Classic (2012) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
Xenus 2. White gold. (2016) — Shared: Action, Open World, FPS. Also features first-person and violent. Tags: Action, Open World, FPS
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game (2015) — Shared: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Open World. Also features classic and isometric. Tags: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Open World
Generation Zero® (2019) — Shared: Open World, Survival, FPS. Also features co-op and base building. Tags: Open World, Survival, FPS
Killing Floor 2 (2016) — Shared: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Shooter. Also features zombies and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Shooter
PIONER (2025) — Shared: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic. Also features early access and looter shooter. Tags: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic
Deadside (2024) — Shared: Survival, FPS, Post-apocalyptic. Also features open world survival craft and pvp. Tags: Survival, FPS, Post-apocalyptic
35MM (2016) — Shared: FPS, Survival Horror, Shooter. Also features walking simulator and hidden object. Tags: FPS, Survival Horror, Shooter
Betrayer (2014) — Shared: Horror, Atmospheric, Open World. Also features adventure and first-person. Tags: Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Chernobylite Complete Edition (2021) — Shared: Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Horror. Also features singleplayer and adventure. Tags: Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game (2009) — Shared: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Open World. Also features classic and isometric. Tags: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Open World
ELEX (2017) — Shared: RPG, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and sci-fi. Tags: RPG, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
Into the Radius 2 (2024) — Shared: FPS, Action, Survival. Also features early access and vr. Tags: FPS, Action, Survival
SurrounDead (2022) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic. Also features zombies and singleplayer. Tags: Survival, Open World, Post-apocalyptic
Half-Life: Opposing Force (1999) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features classic and sci-fi. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
DOOM 3 (2007) — Shared: Horror, Action, FPS. Also features sci-fi and dark. Tags: Horror, Action, FPS
Fallout 76 (2020) — Shared: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG. Also features multiplayer and dark comedy. Tags: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG
Amnesia: The Bunker (2023) — Shared: Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric. Also features immersive sim and stealth. Tags: Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Into the Radius VR (2020) — Shared: FPS, Survival, Horror. Also features vr and extraction shooter. Tags: FPS, Survival, Horror
MISERY (2025) — Shared: Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Horror. Also features online co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Horror
Stay Out (2019) — Shared: Shooter, Open World, RPG. Also features early access and free to play. Tags: Shooter, Open World, RPG
Half-Life: Blue Shift (2001) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Walking Zombie 2 (2019) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Open World. Also features zombies and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Open World
Half-Life 2 (2004) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features sci-fi and classic. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Contagion (2013) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, Horror, FPS. Also features zombies and co-op. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, Horror, FPS
F.E.A.R. (2010) — Shared: Horror, FPS, Action. Also features bullet time and classic. Tags: Horror, FPS, Action
DESOLATE (2019) — Shared: Survival, Open World, Horror. Also features zombies and first-person. Tags: Survival, Open World, Horror
ASKET0 — Shared: Open World, Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic. Also features singleplayer and exploration. Tags: Open World, Atmospheric, Post-apocalyptic
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Half-Life: Source (2004) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features classic and sci-fi. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Hades II (2025) — Shared: Action, RPG, Atmospheric. Also features roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Action, RPG, Atmospheric
Abiotic Factor (2025) — Shared: Survival, FPS. Also features online co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Survival, FPS
Hard Truck Apocalypse / Ex Machina (2014) — Shared: Post-apocalyptic, Open World, Atmospheric. Also features automobile sim and racing. Tags: Post-apocalyptic, Open World, Atmospheric
Fear The Wolves (2019) — Shared: Survival, FPS, Shooter. Also features battle royale and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, FPS, Shooter
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