S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Talos Principle
A full spec-by-spec comparison of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat vs The Talos Principle — 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 Talos Principle Devolver Digital, GHI Media, Croteam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 2, 2009 | December 11, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | GSC Game World | Devolver Digital, Croteam |
| Publisher | GSC Game World | Devolver Digital, GHI Media, Croteam |
| Official Site | http://cop.stalker-game.com/ | http://www.croteam.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, RPG | Adventure, Indie, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | First-person, Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam | Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Google Play, App 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 Vista 32-bit Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 class GPU with 512MB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 8600 series, AMD Radeon HD 3600 series, Intel HD 4000 series) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX9.0c Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Windows XP 32-bit (with service pack 3) can run the legacy version of the game, but it is no longer being updated. |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Quad-core 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX9.0c Compatible Sound Card |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 80 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (947 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (844 ratings) |