S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Darkside Detective
A full spec-by-spec comparison of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Darkside Detective — 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 | The Darkside Detective Spooky Doorway, Isometric Dreams |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 2, 2009 | July 26, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | GSC Game World | Spooky Doorway |
| Publisher | GSC Game World | Spooky Doorway, Isometric Dreams |
| Official Site | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ | http://darksidedetective.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, RPG | Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam | Steam, GOG, Nintendo eShop, itch.io, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Epic Games Store |
| 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 XP Processor: Pentium 4 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Chipset 3000 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: Windows 10 Processor: Pentium 4 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 80 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) | 3.6 / 5 (65 ratings) |