Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is $11.02 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 69 |
| Quality | 85 | 90 |
| Value | 39 | 60 |
| Popularity | 38 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.12 | $16.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 81% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 249 | 272 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$5.79−71%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.03−70%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$14.38−28%Buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Side by side over time
Fallout 3: Game of the Year EditionS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Details and requirements
| Item | Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 17, 2009 | February 11, 2010 |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | GSC Game World |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | GSC Game World |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Operating system (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB System RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard disk space (minimum) | 7 GB | — |
| Video (minimum) | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) | — |
| Sound (minimum) | DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition or S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat?
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition won the comparison against S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition worth buying over S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat?
Based on the metrics, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC