Rank 01Why this
Also Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
- 27 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone also play
The closest matches to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone: Chernobylite Complete Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, and The Outer Worlds. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Post-apocalyptic and Survival Horror, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- 2007
Rank 03Why this
Shares open world exploration with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
Rank 04 
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Action RPG, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Rank 05 
The Outer Worlds
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Rank 06 
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Zompiercer
Why this: Shares crafting with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Rank 08 
PIONER
Why this: Shares open world exploration and crafting with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Chernobylite Complete Edition
Also Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 84% of 5,393 reviews
- 2S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Also Post-apocalyptic and Survival Horror, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 94% of 15,019 reviews
- 3Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Shares open world exploration with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 81% of 31,079 reviews
- 4Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Also Survival Horror and Action RPG, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 88% of 17,436 reviews
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- 8PIONER
Shares open world exploration and crafting with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 71% of 1,152 reviews
- 9Atomfall
Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 78% of 2,669 reviews
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- 18IfSunSets
Also Base-Building and Survival Horror, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
- 83% of 622 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: The Farm 51
- Price: $39.99checked Oct 31
- 66% of 216 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Exploration feels truly free
- Loot is abundant and satisfying
- Mutated creatures are terrifying
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why this: Shares open world exploration with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Two Worlds II HD
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Far Cry®
Why this: Same dark mood as Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Fallout 4
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone at current Steam store prices.
Fargone
Why this: Shares crafting with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Survival Horror, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Zombie Survival Game Online
Why this: Shares open world exploration and crafting with Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
IfSunSets
Why this: Also Base-Building and Survival Horror, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Mars: War Logs
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
Taora : Survival
Why this: Also Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
More from The Farm 51
Other recommendable Steam games by The Farm 51, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Painkiller Hell & Damnation
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
NecroVision
Why this: Same dark mood as Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.
About Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
The closest matches to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone: Chernobylite Complete Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, and The Outer Worlds. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chernobylite Complete Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its crafting and looting. 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.
About Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone: Explore the mysterious, beautiful, yet dark world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action-RPG. Make your mark on this world, through your character development, choices and playstyle. But remember – everything has a price and consequences.
Is Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 66% of 216 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Exploration feels truly free
- Loot is abundant and satisfying
- Mutated creatures are terrifying
- Open world is massive and detailed
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“So far - wasted money. It's not even close to the first Chernobylite. As for today the game is a weird mix of call of duty, pubg and fortnite. If you are looking for a "Stalker vibe" - choose something else.”
“Didn't like the first game. I thought an open-world Fallout-like game would be way better for my taste. But no, it is just... bad. The entire game is lacking, it has no care put into it. On top of that, performance is not great for the…”
People who play it also play: Chernobylite Complete Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Frequently asked about Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Can I run it?
Does Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone work on Steam Deck?
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone cost?
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone are Chernobylite Complete Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition.
Who developed Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone?
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone was developed by The Farm 51.