My Friendly Neighborhood vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. My Friendly Neighborhood is $28.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | My Friendly Neighborhood | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 65 |
| Quality | 91 | 68 |
| Value | 78 | 71 |
| Popularity | 28 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.03 | $31.45 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.2% positive | 81.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 5.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
My Friendly Neighborhood
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$31.45−48%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$32.19−46%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$41.99−30%Buy Side by side over time
My Friendly NeighborhoodS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Details and requirements
| Item | My Friendly Neighborhood | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 18, 2023 | November 20, 2024 |
| Developers | John Szymanski, Evan Szymanski | GSC Game World |
| Publishers | DreadXP | GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit or later | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 2.5 GHz or faster | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA 980 TI | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 160 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: My Friendly Neighborhood 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 My Friendly Neighborhood 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 My Friendly Neighborhood 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. My Friendly Neighborhood currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC