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Games Indie Chernobyl: Simulator
Mature content
Indie · Rikarin Studio

Chernobyl: Simulator

Chernobyl: Simulator
Mature content
Steam Deck Playable Windows macOS
Very Positive · 96% of 51
DeveloperRikarin Studio
GenreIndie
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 17 hr. ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $15.99 · 7d ago
Player reviews 96% positive of 51
Quality score 96/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Chernobyl Simulator puts you in the control room of the most infamous nuclear power plant in history. Step into the shoes of a reactor operator, where every switch, gauge, and decision matters. Experience the pressure, responsibility, and unforgiving complexity of Soviet-era nuclear operations.

Chernobyl Simulator puts you in the control room of the most infamous nuclear power plant in history. Step into the shoes of a Chernobyl reactor operator, where every switch, gauge, and decision matters. Experience the pressure, responsibility, and unforgiving complexity of Soviet-era nuclear operations.

You will manage the systems of Reactor 4—core, thermal output, water flow, turbine load, safety mechanisms, and more—while navigating authentic procedures based on real historical documentation. As the situation escalates, you must react quickly and precisely. One wrong move can set off a chain reaction that spirals out of control.

Key Features

  • Authentic Nuclear Power Plant Simulation
    Operate detailed and realistic reactor systems modeled after the RBMK-1000 design. Understand how each subsystem interacts and how your actions affect the reactor.

  • Dynamic Scenarios & Emergencies
    Start with routine operations, then face unexpected complications—from minor fluctuations to catastrophic failures.

  • Historical Atmosphere
    Immerse yourself in the iconic 1980s Soviet industrial environment with carefully recreated interiors, equipment, and documentation.

  • Learn How a Nuclear Reactor Works
    Master complex engineering systems through interactive tutorials, guided procedures, and hands-on experimentation.

  • Multiple Endings
    Will you maintain stable output? Cause a near miss? Or witness the plant push past the point of no return?

Chernobyl Simulator offers a tense, educational, and deeply engaging look into one of the world's most significant technological disasters. Can you keep the reactor stable—or will history repeat itself?

This simulation aims to replicate the real nuclear power plant operations in high detail so it can put a lot of load on new players and it requires patience. There is an online wiki page describing reactor operation at wiki.rikarin.io.

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $15.99 2026-07-07
3-month low $15.99
12-month low $15.99
Current $19.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 11, 2026
Sale ended · back to $19.99
Jul 7, 2026
New all-time low $15.99

Chernobyl: Simulator price history and best deals

Chernobyl: Simulator for PC currently sells from $19.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $15.99, set on 2026-07-07.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Chernobyl: Simulator now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $19.99 a good price for Chernobyl: Simulator?
$19.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $15.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Chernobyl: Simulator?
Chernobyl: Simulator is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 96%
96% positive of 51
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Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5600-XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Mac OS 10.13.6 or newer
  • Processor: Apple M1
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal-capable GPU
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
    Minimum
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
    • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD GCN+, NVIDIA Kepler+, or Intel HD 5000-series or newer
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    Recommended
    Recommended:
      Achievements (12)
      AZ_5 48.6%
      AR_ON 37.7%
      LAR_ON 36.9%
      AZMM 29.8%
      AZM 20.8%
      ARM_ON 18.3%
      AZS 8.4%
      AZSR 5.3%
      Facts
      DeveloperRikarin Studio
      PublisherRikarin Studio
      ModesSingle-player
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