Grand Theft Auto IV vs S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Grand Theft Auto IV 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 | Grand Theft Auto IV Capcom, Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 29, 2008 | October 2, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Rockstar North | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | Capcom, Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive | GSC Game World |
| Official Site | http://www.rockstargames.com/iv | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure | Shooter, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 10 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card Hard Drive: 16GB of Hard Disc Space Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer. | 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 |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (3,109 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) |