S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Time to beat
- About 17 hours
- Languages
- 13 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 | Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $19.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl alone?
Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has a single-player mode.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
How long is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl takes about 17 hours at a normal pace, 6 hours if you rush, 41 hours to complete everything, based on 6 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian.
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain) and 1 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
The minimum is Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+, 512 MB RAM and 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600.
What platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on?
Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.