Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone vs Cloudpunk
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cloudpunk wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cloudpunk is $2.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone | Cloudpunk |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 67 |
| Quality | 53 | 82 |
| Value | 95 | 75 |
| Popularity | 22 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.60 | $6.67 |
| Steam Review Score | 62.4% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 44 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone | Cloudpunk |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2025 | April 23, 2020 |
| Developers | The Farm 51 | ION LANDS |
| Publishers | The Farm 51 | Maple Whispering Limited, ION LANDS |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD / Intel CPU (AMD Ryzen 3 1300x or Intel i7-930 or newer) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel Arc A770 / GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT | AMD / NVIDIA dedicated graphics card, with 6GB of dedicated VRAM and Shader Model 6.0/6.1 support (i.e. AMD RX 580 8GB and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or newer) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone or Cloudpunk?
Cloudpunk won the comparison against Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone 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 Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone worth buying over Cloudpunk?
Based on the metrics, Cloudpunk 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. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC