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Every S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game, in release order

The 5 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games in the Tier catalog, from 2007 to 2025, in release order.

1 ratings from the Tier community across the series.

Where to start

Start with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007), the first game in the series.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 86/100.

  1. 01 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl D S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 2007 80 /100
  2. 02 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky 2008 82 /100
  3. 03 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat 2009 79 /100
  4. 04 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2024 86 /100
  5. 05 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition 2025
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FAQ
How many S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 5 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, released between 2007 and 2025. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

This page lists every S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007). The highest-rated entry is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, a common starting point for newcomers.