S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs Styx: Shards of Darkness
A full spec-by-spec comparison of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs Styx: Shards of Darkness — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat GSC Game World | Styx: Shards of Darkness Focus Home Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 2, 2009 | March 13, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | GSC Game World | Cyanide Studio |
| Publisher | GSC Game World | Focus Home Interactive |
| Official Site | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ | http://www.styx-thegame.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam | Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Xbox Store, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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 | OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-6300 (3,5GHz) / Intel i5-2500 (3,3GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 260X / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 11 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-8350 X8 (4,0 GHz)/Intel Core i7-4790 (3,6 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB, AMD Radeon R9 390 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 11 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ONLINE GAMING AND GAME ACTIVATION |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 80 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) | 3.4 / 5 (202 ratings) |