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

Game Settings

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

4.0 out of 5

Good

2 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 50
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Independent medians come from reported fields. Each may use different observations, so this is not one setup.

Compatibility
Verified
FPS target
60 FPS
Resolution
1080p
Graphics preset
High

Featured Steam Machine setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Jun 22, 2026Medium confidence · Benchmark
    • 1080p
    • High preset
    • Mostly stable
    • Native or upscaling off

    Measured FPS: 40 average

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Reports (2)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Sourced reportgames.gg4 / 5GoodDefault preset, 60 FPS target

    Games.gg compared the Steam Machine's default S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 result with Xbox Series X performance and described it as broadly stable, with issues beyond 60 FPS.

    Default preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    Article: Steam Machine review — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  2. Sourced reportrockpapershotgun.com4 / 5Good1080p, High preset

    Rock Paper Shotgun reported S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 comfortable at 1080p High; its 4K low/FSR performance test averaged 42 FPS.

    1080p · High preset

    Mostly stable · Native or upscaling off

    Benchmark: Steam Machine review — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence