Cities: Skylines vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Cities: Skylines 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 | Cities: Skylines Paradox Interactive | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 10, 2015 | October 2, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Mature |
| Developer | Colossal Order | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | http://www.citiesskylines.com/ | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Shooter, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 9 hours | 3 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+, 3.2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 5670, 512 MB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space | 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: Microsoft Windows 7/8 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.5Ghz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 85 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (1,530 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) |