25 Best Post-Apocalyptic Games You Can Experience on PC

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

For all its warts, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. truly is one of a kind, with many games failing to capture that same feeling. Call of Pripyat is perhaps the series’ best yet, as you return to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone once more. Deal with various factions, some friendly and others not so much; meet different characters and pursue side quests; fight dangerous mutants; and survive the random psychic emissions by seeking shelter. Despite how dated it can feel, the tense atmosphere and sheer sense of wonder in Call of Pripyat showcase everything that makes S.T.A.L.K.E.R. so memorable.