CHERNOBYL: The Untold Story
Released Sep 2019
1986. Chernobyl disaster. The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.
70% positive · 286 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
CHERNOBYL: The Untold Story launched on September 24, 2019. The developer shipped two post-launch patches in quick succession: a difficulty rebalance on September 25, 2019, and a more substantial feature patch on October 6, 2019 (Update 1.3), which added slot machine mini-games, new time bonuses, reworked reload mechanics, and boss fight improvements. The October 6 post closed with "this update is far from the last," suggesting the developer intended to continue updating the game at the time. However, no further developer communications, patches, or content releases have appeared since October 6, 2019 — over six years of silence. No future content was ever announced by name, no DLC was listed, and no roadmap was published. The game's store description does not reference any planned expansions or ongoing support. Given the complete absence of any developer activity since October 6, 2019, the October 2019 remark about future updates was never followed through on, and the game has been inactive for well over six years. The game launched as a self-contained experience and has received no meaningful additions since its first weeks of release.
Evidence
Update 1.3 added slot machine mini-games, new time bonuses, reworked reload mechanics, and boss fight balance improvements. Developer noted 'this update is far from the last.' This is the last recorded developer communication.
Post-launch rebalance patch adjusting enemy counts and difficulty progression.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Mehsoft
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
1986. Accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The event about which much has been written and a lot filmed. The catastrophe that changed the destiny of a huge number of people and the fate of a whole country.
The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.
In this game you will see:
- Terrifying and intriguing story.
- Addictive gameplay based on the best old school shooting galleries.
- Pripyat, recreated in pixel graphics, looks amazingly detailed and atmospheric.
- This city is full of secrets. Explore this place as carefully as possible: inspect local attractions, interact with people, find hidden objects.
- The King of Synthwave - Arti-Fix, who gave his music to the Mercury Man, will once again delight you with his magnificent works.
The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.
In this game you will see:
- Terrifying and intriguing story.
- Addictive gameplay based on the best old school shooting galleries.
- Pripyat, recreated in pixel graphics, looks amazingly detailed and atmospheric.
- This city is full of secrets. Explore this place as carefully as possible: inspect local attractions, interact with people, find hidden objects.
- The King of Synthwave - Arti-Fix, who gave his music to the Mercury Man, will once again delight you with his magnificent works.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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