S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

GSC Game World

Rank: #5 / 12
Released: 2009
Studio: GSC Game World
Genre: survival horror, first-person shooter, post-apocalyptic video game

At a glance

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is a single-player action and role-playing game from GSC Game World. Players take the role of Major Alexander Degtyarev, a Ukrainian Security Service operative investigating a missing military expedition and crashed government helicopters in the Zone. The route runs through swampy Zaton, the Jupiter plant’s industrial areas, Pripyat, and underground catacombs. The Zone’s anomalous activity brings sudden destructive emissions, new anomalies, and dangerous mutants, including the night-hunting Chimera and telepathic Burer. Players must find shelter during emissions and make careful decisions about the people they meet, some of whom may help with the investigation. Steam lists multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, LAN PvP, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing in addition to single-player. The game is listed for Windows.

Who it is for

It suits players seeking a Zone-set mix of action, horror, survival, and role-playing. Windows players interested in both a solo investigation and listed PvP options may find its modes relevant.

What is good

Investigate a missing expedition as Major Degtyarev
Explore Zaton, Jupiter, Pripyat, and catacombs
Steam lists online and LAN PvP
Steam Cloud and Family Sharing

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
Emissions can require players to seek shelter

Verdict

Call of Pripyat combines an investigation with hazards that shape travel through the Zone. Its listed single-player and PvP modes offer different ways to engage with the game.

Details

Year: 2009wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer: GSC Game Worldwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre: survival horror, first-person shooter, post-apocalyptic video game, science fiction video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms: Microsoft Windowswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026