Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Stardock Entertainment, Stardock | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 9, 2016 | October 2, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Stardock Entertainment, Oxide Games | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Stardock Entertainment, Stardock | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | http://www.ashesofthesingularity.com/ | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Indie | Shooter, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, GOG | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 Processor: Quad-core Intel / AMD Processor Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB GDDR5 NVidia GeForce 660 / AMD R7 360 or better (GeForce 900+ / Radeon 290+ for Vulkan) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 27 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: 1920x1080 Display Resolution or Higher | OS: Windows XP, SP2 Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4/ 2.2. GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Memory: 768 MB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 5900 128MB / AMD Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB DirectX®: DirectX 9 compatible Hard Drive: 6 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9 compatible |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB GDDR5 NVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 390 or better DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: 1920x1080 Display Resolution or Higher | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 2.4 / 5 (68 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) |