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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on Steam

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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.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a open world, atmospheric and post-apocalyptic game developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing.
Released on September 15th 2008 is available only on Windows in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Ukrainian, Italian and Polish.

It has received 17,654 reviews of which 15,006 were positive and 2,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 9.95€ on Eneba.


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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Russian
Polish
Ukrainian

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System requirements

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Windows
  • Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
  • Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 6 GB free hard disc space

User reviews & Ratings

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44 hours played
Aug. 2026
Worse than shadow of Chernobyl but still worth playing. I recommend playing with the community patch
36 hours played
July 2026
Nota Geral | Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky complementa Shadow of Chernobyl perfeitamente e expande o universo da Zona de um jeito que só reforça o quanto essa série é especial. Sendo uma prequel, o jogo mostra o Grande Blowout que precede os eventos do primeiro jogo e coloca o jogador no meio da guerra de facções que só era mencionada de forma indireta antes. A GSC pegou tudo que fazia Shadow of Chernobyl brilhante e adicionou um sistema de guerra territorial que dá ainda mais vida à Zona, sem perder a atmosfera opressora que define a franquia. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky complements Shadow of Chernobyl perfectly and expands the Zone's universe in a way that only reinforces how special this series is. Being a prequel, the game shows the Great Blowout that precedes the events of the first game and puts the player right in the middle of the faction war that was only mentioned indirectly before. GSC took everything that made Shadow of Chernobyl brilliant and added a territorial warfare system that gives the Zone even more life, without losing the oppressive atmosphere that defines the franchise. Jogabilidade | Gameplay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A jogabilidade mantém a base brutal e recompensadora do primeiro jogo, mas adiciona o sistema de guerra de facções, que transforma o mapa em um tabuleiro dinâmico onde Duty, Freedom, bandidos e outras facções disputam território em tempo real. Isso dá uma nova camada estratégica: você pode ajudar sua facção a conquistar pontos-chave, e o resultado dessas batalhas afeta genuinamente como o mundo se comporta depois. O sistema de reparo e upgrade de armas e armaduras também é uma adição bem-vinda, dando mais profundidade pra gestão de equipamento que antes era mais limitada. The gameplay maintains the brutal and rewarding foundation of the first game, but adds the faction warfare system, which turns the map into a dynamic board where Duty, Freedom, bandits, and other factions fight over territory in real time. This adds a new strategic layer: you can help your faction conquer key points, and the outcome of these battles genuinely affects how the world behaves afterward. The weapon and armor repair and upgrade system is also a welcome addition, giving more depth to equipment management that was more limited before. Duração | Duration ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A duração é excelente, seguindo o mesmo princípio do primeiro jogo de recompensar quem explora além do objetivo principal. A guerra territorial em constante mudança dá um motivo real pra voltar a áreas já visitadas, já que o controle delas pode mudar de mãos a qualquer momento. Entre as missões de facção, os esconderijos e a própria narrativa principal, o jogo entrega um volume de conteúdo à altura do que Shadow of Chernobyl já tinha estabelecido. The length is excellent, following the same principle as the first game of rewarding those who explore beyond the main objective. The constantly shifting territorial war gives a real reason to return to already-visited areas, since control of them can change hands at any moment. Between faction missions, hidden stashes, and the main narrative itself, the game delivers a volume of content on par with what Shadow of Chernobyl had already established. Enredo | Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sendo uma prequel focada em Scar, um stalker que precisa entender o que causou o Grande Blowout e sua conexão com o Marcado do primeiro jogo, o enredo consegue expandir a mitologia da Zona sem enfraquecer o mistério que Shadow of Chernobyl construiu. A guerra entre Duty e Freedom, que era só pano de fundo antes, ganha contexto e profundidade real aqui, mostrando as motivações ideológicas de cada lado. É uma prequel que justifica sua existência ao invés de apenas reciclar a história do jogo original. Being a prequel focused on Scar, a stalker who needs to understand what caused the Great Blowout and its connection to the Marked One from the first game, the plot manages to expand the Zone's mythology without weakening the mystery that Shadow of Chernobyl built. The war between Duty and Freedom, which was just background before, gains real context and depth here, showing the ideological motivations of each side. It's a prequel that justifies its existence instead of just recycling the original game's story. Visual ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visualmente, Clear Sky mantém a mesma identidade sombria e decadente da Zona, com melhorias visuais notáveis em relação ao primeiro jogo, como iluminação dinâmica mais refinada e efeitos climáticos ainda mais impactantes durante o Blowout. As novas áreas, como o Swamp e o Red Forest, têm identidade visual própria e reforçam a sensação de que a Zona é um lugar vasto e cheio de perigos únicos em cada canto. Visually, Clear Sky maintains the same dark, decaying identity of the Zone, with notable visual improvements over the first game, like more refined dynamic lighting and even more impactful weather effects during the Blowout. The new areas, like the Swamp and the Red Forest, have their own visual identity and reinforce the feeling that the Zone is a vast place full of unique dangers in every corner. Áudio | Audio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ O design de som continua sendo essencial pra sobrevivência, com a guerra de facções adicionando uma nova camada sonora: tiroteios distantes entre grupos rivais, rádios captando comunicações de outras facções, tudo isso reforça a sensação de que a Zona está em conflito constante além do que você está vendo na tela. A trilha sonora ambiente continua criando aqueles raros momentos de paz ao redor das fogueiras, e o som do Blowout se aproximando é tão aterrorizante quanto era no primeiro jogo. The sound design continues to be essential for survival, with the faction war adding a new audio layer: distant gunfights between rival groups, radios picking up communications from other factions, all of this reinforces the feeling that the Zone is in constant conflict beyond what you're seeing on screen. The ambient soundtrack continues to create those rare moments of peace around the campfires, and the sound of the approaching Blowout is just as terrifying as it was in the first game.
15 hours played
July 2026
Just finished playing S.T.A.K.E.R. Clear Sky. The game is genuinely beautiful, but the finale was one of the biggest disappointments in all time I've played games. Maybe if I took a longer route and got all the heals I could, I would've made my experience easier, but I've suffered immense mental torment. No heals, enemies kept throwing grenades at me non-stop, gun kept jamming, kept bleeding and couldn't move, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ everything. Maybe I'm a noob or smth, but it was a terrible experience, and nobody is gonna give me my nerves back. I almost finished the game but I couldn't bring myself to do that. It's the worst time I've ever had playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
46 hours played
June 2026
There is no other game that makes character progressing feel more enjoyable.
29 hours played
June 2026
I think I've never yelled and cursed at a game this much. I hate it. But I also love it. It's such a pain in the ass. Somehow it is so much fun, wandering through the zone, seeing how it changed. But... it's so different to SoC. The beginning was so hard. Getting out of the swamps was terrible Then it got better, the story improved, I found better weapons and other stuff And now I'm in Limansk, almost at the CNPP... and I just think 'Why the f.uck do I have to fight all this 26494563 enemies alone whilst my squad is chillin there?' And then, after I fought my way through, they have the nerve to say 'HeY sTaLkEr ClEaR tHe PatH fOr Us' I can't.... Not sure if I'll finish it My best weapon has no ammu anymore and I'm out of Medikits, the loot is terrible, nothing for use And also, how much the NPCs shoved me around and I got into the fire isn't funny anymore Another annoying fact: the night lasts about 40 min, IRL!! I have no nightsight cause I never had any Rubles to buy s.hit and the flashlight is useless like a candle in a storm, it's as dark as in your butthole in this game God, how much I love-hate it

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Frequently Asked Questions

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky received 15,006 positive votes out of a total of 17,654 achieving a rating of 8.32.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky was developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing.

Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on MacOS.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on Linux.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on Steam Deck.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is not playable on Steam Machine.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not support VR.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not currently offer any DLC.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Rating
8.3
15,006
2,648
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
39
Developer
GSC Game World
Publisher
GSC World Publishing
Release 15 Sep 2008
Platforms
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