4 Sandbox games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl that you should try

Genre puts it alongside S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, and so does strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: 3D presentation.

Matches like this one are rare: it meets S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on combat, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression: loot and gear systems.

Its point of contact with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world. The common ground extends to melee combat and horror setting. Where the two diverge is setting and world: tactical combat and a third-person camera.

With S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl it shares shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. The common ground extends to melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: linear, story-driven structure and a third-person camera.