Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 Espace disque : 160 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processeur : Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Espace disque : 160 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has captivated players with its immersive world, as evidenced by 37 mentions of 'immersion' and a significant number of players having already spent over 25 hours in the game, with 81% of them being positive. The game's post-release reception shows 74% positive reviews out of 493 sampled. Despite some criticisms, the game's engaging gameplay and atmospheric graphics have contributed to its overall positive reception.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 114 | 80 | 6 | 28 |
| Story / writing | 41 | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Performance | 34 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Graphics / art | 33 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 27 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Content / longevity | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Value for money | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 59 h on median; those who dislike it: 29 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 58 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,9 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
1 review videos analyzed: 0 positive1 mixed0 negative
Les créateurs YouTube et les joueurs Steam convergent sur l'appréciation de l'histoire du jeu S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, avec une majorité de commentaires positifs. Cependant, ils divergent sur les aspects tels que les performances et les graphismes, où les joueurs Steam expriment plus de critiques négatives que les créateurs YouTube, qui ont une vision plus mitigée. Il est important de noter que le nombre de vidéos YouTube est limité, ce qui ne permet pas de tirer des conclusions statistiques définitives.
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Strengths
- The gameplay is a strong aspect, with 80 positive mentions out of 114, indicating a high level of satisfaction among players.
- The story has received 32 positive mentions out of 41, showcasing the game's ability to engage players in its narrative.
- The graphics have been praised, with 30 positive mentions out of 33, demonstrating the game's visual appeal.
- A significant number of players have spent a substantial amount of time playing, with 357 players having played for more than 25 hours, and 81% of them having a positive experience.
Weaknesses
- Performance issues have been a significant problem, with 31 negative mentions out of 34, indicating that optimization is a major concern.
- Bugs have also been a common complaint, with 25 negative mentions out of 27, highlighting the need for further polishing.
- The user interface has been criticized, with 6 negative mentions out of 6, suggesting that it needs improvement.
- The price has been a point of contention, with 7 negative mentions out of 8, indicating that some players feel it is not worth the cost.
Who is it for?
This game is suitable for fans of action, adventure, and RPG genres who are looking for an immersive experience and are willing to overlook some performance issues. Players who enjoy atmospheric games with engaging stories and gameplay will find S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to be a compelling choice.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 80% of 134,885 Steam reviews are positive (player score 74/100). Most-praised strength: The gameplay is a strong aspect. Current price: 59,99€.
Verdict
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received a mostly positive reception, with players praising its immersive world, engaging gameplay, and atmospheric graphics. While performance issues and bugs have been a concern, the game's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre. With some further polishing to address the technical issues, the game has the potential to become a classic in its genre.
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