Choose S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Choose S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,126 Steam reviews back the pick.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky vs Metro Exodus
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and Metro Exodus both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008) is 12 years older than Metro Exodus (2020). Metro Exodus scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (81.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Metro Exodus
Choose Metro Exodus if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.1% positive across 33,790 reviews.
Both S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and Metro Exodus sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky |  Metro Exodus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (5,126 reviews) | 87.1% positive (33,790 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | GSC Game World | 4A Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008) is 12 years older than Metro Exodus (2020).
- Metro Exodus scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (81.4% positive).
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Metro Exodus (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is Deck Unsupported, Metro Exodus is Deck Playable.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky vs Metro Exodus — FAQ
- Which is better, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky or Metro Exodus?
- On Steam reviews Metro Exodus scores higher (87.1% positive) than S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (81.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Metro Exodus is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky or Metro Exodus first?
- If you want chronology, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008) came out before Metro Exodus (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and Metro Exodus similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Metro Exodus have multiplayer like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky?
- No. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Metro Exodus is listed as single-player only.