Series
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Games in Order
All 14 entries, oldest first.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series has 14 entries in our database, from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Untitled Expansion 2. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
· 87/100
Earliest entry
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
14 games
80
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
82
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
79
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Collection
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
87
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Ultimate Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Deluxe Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Collector's Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Untitled Expansion 2
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are there?
There are 14 games in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is both the best reviewed entry we hold and the most recent one that reviewed well, which makes it the clearest starting point.