Rank 01Games like STALCRAFT: X
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to STALCRAFT: X: Rust, DayZ, Escape from Tarkov, Will To Live Online, and Stay Out. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Will To Live Online
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: EXBO
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 67% of 15,526 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Grind feels rewarding at first
- Hardcore gunplay demands precision
- Immersive stalker like atmosphere
- Dark
- Intense
- Stressful
About STALCRAFT: X
The closest matches to STALCRAFT: X: Rust, DayZ, Escape from Tarkov, Will To Live Online, and Stay Out. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If STALCRAFT: X is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rust, DayZ and Escape from Tarkov — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, intense and stressful, and single out its faction conflict and grind based progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
STALCRAFT: X is a free-to-play extraction shooter released in 2022 by EXBO, set in a vast open-world version of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The game combines Action, Adventure, and RPG elements within a massively multiplayer framework, featuring faction-based conflict, a loot and barter economy, and seasonal battle passes. Players explore solo or cooperatively, navigating environments populated by mutants and anomalies. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as immersive and dark, with hardcore gunplay demanding precision and tactical awareness. Players note the grind feels rewarding early on, though the overall experience runs quite lengthy and session-focused. Currently marked as playable on Steam Deck, the title holds approximately 67% positive reception based on over 15,000 Steam reviews.
About STALCRAFT: X: STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
Is STALCRAFT: X worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 67% of 15,526 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 66% positive across 2,055 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 246 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 282 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Grind feels rewarding at first
- Hardcore gunplay demands precision
- Immersive stalker like atmosphere
- Seasonal battle pass drives daily play
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's full of cheaters, no need to ask how or why because it's wayy to obvious. It's basically pay to win, if you value your time, don't even start. I luckily got a good gun from a crate to give me a good progress but then it's only pvp…”
People who play it also play: Rust, DayZ, Escape from Tarkov
Frequently asked about STALCRAFT: X
Can I run it?
Does STALCRAFT: X run on Steam Deck?
STALCRAFT: X is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is STALCRAFT: X free to play?
Yes — STALCRAFT: X is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does STALCRAFT: X have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — STALCRAFT: X supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to STALCRAFT: X?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STALCRAFT: X are Rust, DayZ, Escape from Tarkov.
Who developed STALCRAFT: X?
STALCRAFT: X was developed by EXBO.