The series is based on the novel Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and influenced by the 1979 film Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky which was itself adapted from Roadside Picnic.
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.
The reward is extremely high, but the price you may pay in the end might be bigger than life. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a critically-acclaimed franchise that has millions of players exploring the hostile environment of the Chornobyl Anomalous Exclusion Zone for more than a decade. Good hunting, stalker
We are creating the gamers' guide to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, and you can help! The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is an open-world sandbox, first-person shooter, with minor RPG elements and a large selection of wide-open maps with plenty to raid and explore.
Welcome to the former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant… the most dangerous place on Earth. Play as The Marked One, face sinister mysteries, radiation-soaked anomalous threats and moral dilemmas, as your decisions determine your destiny in this immersive dark sci-fi saga.
Stalker Gamma is peak survival game Ever wanted a Survival game that doesn't hold you hand and is an actual challenge to survive and thrive than this game is for you.
Here are all the STALKER games in order from 2007 to the present day. From janky 2007 gunfights to massive, seamless worlds built with photogrammetry and real-time AI, the series has evolved dramatically.
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Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Series from GSC Game World.
In stalker camps the player can find traders, technicians and medics, who can provide services. Also present are areas to rest, and crates that allow the player to store items.