Every S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game, in release order
There are 4 main S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007) to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024). The page also lists one remaster, port, compilation or spin-off.
2 ratings from the Tier community across the series.
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.: Clear Sky (2008) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 82/100.
Main S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
How many S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are there?
There are 4 main S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007) to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024). The page also lists one remaster, port, compilation or spin-off. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?
Play the main S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games in release order: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (2009), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024). The highest-rated entry is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game?
The latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, released in 2024.