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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl vs Days Gone

Two games people line up against each other, side by side: the verdict, the price, the platforms and, the bit that matters most here, how each one actually treats a solo / PvE player.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Worth it

★★★★☆ 4.0/5

A dense, punishing single-player Zone to get lost in, rough at launch but patched into a solid stalker sim.

Released
November 2024
Price
£49.99 / $59.99
Platforms
PC, Xbox Series, PS5
  • Full solo
  • Offline OK
  • No co-op
  • No PvP
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Days Gone

Wait for a sale

★★★★☆ 4.0/5

A slow-burn open-world zombie biker story that grows on you once the horde-fighting clicks.

Released
April 2019
Price
£34.99 / $39.99
Platforms
PC, PS5, PS4
  • Full solo
  • Offline OK
  • No co-op
  • No PvP
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