S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored

First-person puzzle horror inside a secret institute near Chernobyl

Volframe · Published by Art Games Studio S.A. · Released Apr 26, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Mar 1, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 760; 8 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored?

This single-player science fiction horror game takes place near Pripyat, nine months after the Chernobyl disaster. You join a rescue expedition into a medical research institute, exploring rooms, solving puzzles, and using specialized devices for defense and overcoming obstacles as you search for survivors.

For you if...

+you like psychological horror involving strange illnesses and scientific anomalies

Not for you if...

−you want constant action rather than exploration and puzzle-solving

What players say

63% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and unusual story premise. Common complaints include convoluted, exposition-heavy storytelling and awkward controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored system requirements

Minimum: GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 2.70GHz or AMD FX™-6300 or better
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 2GB Video
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Polish, Russian.

Does S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam