S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl vs Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is $15.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 78 |
| Quality | 68 | 85 |
| Value | 71 | 91 |
| Popularity | 43 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $31.45 | $16.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.3% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5.7K | 1.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$16.25−64%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$16.34−64%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$19.39−57%Buy Side by side over time
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Details and requirements
| Item | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | Tainted 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) | Awaken Realms |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | i7 13th gen |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 2070 Super |
| Storage (minimum) | 160 GB available space | 31 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 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. | 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC