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35MMVSS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

35MM

35MM

Quality
61Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−87% $1.15
Buy
VS
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

ActionAdventureRPGSingleplayerCinematicExploration +15
Quality
68Popularity
43Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−44% $33.79
Buy

Winner

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
4
35MM
4 of 13 metrics
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$33.79 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$29.40 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-44% -
Sales Frequency
112 price changes -
209 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
71.8% positive -
81.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K -
107.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K -
87.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
992 Wins
20.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
6.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.5K -
108.4K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
20 -
76 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2016 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Maybe35MM

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
35MM
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

35MM

35MM

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Kinguin
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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Kinguin
Kinguin −44% $33.79Buy
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Steam
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35MM

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (3,516 reviews): mostly positive
3,516 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.15: very accessible price
87% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players: niche audience

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (107,623 reviews): mostly positive
107,623 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$33.79: mid-range price
44% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($29.40)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 65% in recent days
4,230 concurrent players: solid base
195 new reviews: still being discovered
107,623 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game details35MMS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Release date
May 27, 2016
November 20, 2024
Developers
Носков Сергей
GSC Game World
Publishers
Носков Сергей
GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan), 4Divinity (China and South East Asia)
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
20
76

35MM

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 560
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • Storage: 160 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 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.
Which is better: 35MM or S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl won the comparison against 35MM based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is 35MM worth buying over S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

Based on the metrics, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. 35MM currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC

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