Single-player games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.
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Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening is a early access version of a 4 Year Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Open World MMOPG. This new survival game, immerses you in a unique earth as humanity is fighting back & teaming up to Survive the Infected Zombie Hordes! Visit "about this" page for more Info.
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Metro: Last Light Redux
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
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Metro 2033 Redux
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
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Left 4 Dead 2
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
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Killing Floor 2
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
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Dying Light
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
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Prey
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
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BioShock™
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
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Metro Exodus
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
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Duskers
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.
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NaissanceE
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
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Cossacks 3
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat follows the story of special service agent Major Degtyarev as he investigates the fate of a lost expedition.
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Cossacks: Back to War
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions.