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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylVSTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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

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

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

Quality
67Popularity
41Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 10 hours
−37% $37.70
Buy Now
VS
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Quality
85Popularity
37Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 11 hours
−46% $24.49
Buy Now

Winner

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

6
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
6 of 15 metrics
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$37.70 -
$24.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$41.99 -
$22.09 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% -
-46% Wins
Sales Frequency
191 price changes Wins
54 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81% positive -
87.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
102.3K Wins
31.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
82.9K Wins
27.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
19.4K -
3.8K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.9K Wins
2.0K -
Steam Recommendations
103.0K Wins
31.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 -
65 Wins
Supported Languages
18 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2024 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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

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

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

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $37.70Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +11% $41.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +11% $41.99View
Steam
Steam +59% $59.99View
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −46% $24.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $26.01View
Steam
Steam +84% $44.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

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

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (102,290 reviews) — mostly positive
102,290 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$37.70 — mid-range price
37% off — decent discount
Historical low: $29.40 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-21% minor player decrease
2,619 concurrent players — solid base
117 new reviews — still being discovered
102,290 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (31,592 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
31,592 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$24.49 — mid-range price
46% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($21.64)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +27% player growth
2,669 concurrent players — solid base
31,592 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Release Date
November 20, 2024
May 23, 2025
Developers
GSC Game World
Questline
Publishers
GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan), 4Divinity (China and South East Asia)
Awaken Realms
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58
65

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: i7 13th gen
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2070 Super
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 31 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Ultra settings, 60 FPS, Full HD, SSD Strongly Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl or Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon?

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon won the comparison against S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl worth buying over Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon?

Based on the metrics, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon 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. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC

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