Stalker series Archives

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January 14, 2026

Forget Hades 2, this underloved punk roguelike I adore is less than $1 for a short time only

Reignbreaker is a roguelike game where players embody Clef, a rebel aiming to overthrow an oppressive Kingdom in a medieval punk world. The gameplay features isometric combat similar to Hades, with high-octane action and unique mechanics such as motorized javelins and traps. Players earn rewards to enhance abilities as they progress through trials. The game is currently available in the Killer Bundle from Fanatical, starting at .75 for five games, making it a cost-effective option compared to Steam sales. The bundle includes various titles, such as Chernobylite: Premium Edition and Postal: Brain Damaged.

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November 9, 2025

New co-op FPS combines the open-world hordes of Dying Light and the style of Borderlands, with a demo you can try first

Skopje '83 is a first-person shooter developed by the indie studio Dark-1 over six years, inspired by cel shading and concept art. The game is set in Skopje, North Macedonia, where players navigate a hostile environment using a mobile base called DOM, an armored bus for storing gear, crafting weapons, and recuperating. It features an open-world design, encouraging exploration and experimentation, with a dynamic world where death alters the landscape. Players can team up to combat mutated creatures and gather blueprints. A demo update has been released, and the full version is available on Steam for .99, with a 10% discount until November 14.

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November 9, 2025

Stalker dev GSC Game World DMCA’d a Stalker-inspired indie off Steam⁠, and the devs are crying foul: ‘This is an abuse of power against small independent developers by a large corporation’

The indie developer of the cooperative survival horror shooter Misery announced on its Steam community hub that the game was delisted due to a DMCA strike from GSC Game World, which claimed Misery used their content without authorization. The developer, Maewing, shared an email from Valve stating the allegations and emphasized that Misery does not pose a threat to GSC's intellectual property, asserting that all content is original or legally licensed. The post also mentioned that Misery does not include any characters, plotlines, assets, or music from GSC's games. Following the DMCA claim, there was speculation about potential motivations related to the developers' alleged support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, although this remains unverified. The Misery Discord has since implemented new moderation rules to prevent inflammatory discussions.

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September 28, 2025

This survival game is like Subnautica in space, and you can grab it and eight other games for just $12

Breathedge is a survival game set in space where players must manage oxygen and resources after becoming embroiled in a cosmic conspiracy. The game features a character named Man, who constructs a space station while navigating his predicament. Chernobylite is another survival game set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where players control Igor, searching for his missing fiancée amidst radiation threats. Both games are part of the Lone Survivor bundle available for £10.68 at Humble Bundle, which includes other titles like Conan Exiles and State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, offering a total value of £183.32.

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September 22, 2025

The 16+ year-old original Stalker games have Nvidia DLSS support now, which isn’t as crazy as it sounds

On September 18, GSC Game World released a significant patch for its remastered collection, Legends of the Zone, which includes Nvidia's DLSS support. This technology enhances performance and visual fidelity, improving the visual experience of the game, which is more demanding on hardware than its original versions. Community feedback has been positive, with Steam reviews showing a Mostly Positive rating, contrasting with the game's overall Mixed status. Additionally, GSC addressed an infinite quicksave bug earlier this year, further enhancing gameplay and community engagement.

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September 4, 2025

One of Stalker’s most legendary mods has joined GOG’s one-click install program, making it easier than ever to die horribly in Chornobyl

The Stalker franchise has seen a resurgence after a long hiatus since the release of Stalker: Call of Prypiat in 2009, with updates for Stalker 2, remasters of the original trilogy, and the launch of Stalker Anomaly on GOG's modding platform. Stalker Anomaly is a standalone mod that combines maps from the original three games into a single environment, featuring an enhanced A-Life system and faction warfare mechanics.

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December 20, 2024

Sweet aunt Petunia! GSC just announced updates for the 3 classic Stalker games 15 years after release

GSC Game World plans to release a "next-gen patch" for the original Stalker titles—Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat—on consoles in 2025. The studio also intends to update the PC versions of these games in response to community requests. Speculated enhancements may include higher-resolution cutscenes, improved visuals and performance, and controller support. Additionally, GSC will unveil a content roadmap for Stalker 2 in early 2025, detailing two expansions and future DLC. The recent 1.1 patch for Stalker 2 addressed the game's A-Life system.