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Stay Out
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
61 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“Overall, the game is very exciting and worthwhile. Over the years, it has only improved. I recommend it.”
“The game world is so large and detailed that exploring it becomes an adventure in itself”
“Here, even water and food become valuable resources. If you don't find food in time, your character will deteriorate, and this really affects the gameplay. It's not just shooting, it's full-fledged survival.”
7 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“If you are looking for an online game with a unique atmosphere, this is an excellent choice”
“co-op sessions become much more interesting once everyone naturally settles into different responsibilities instead of doing the exact same thing”
“co-op gameplay changes the experience a lot because people naturally take different roles. one player checks routes, another carries supplies, someone watches for danger. that kind of coordination makes group sessions…”
7 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“i like that the game doesn’t overload players with constant rewards. because progress feels slower, successful runs become much more memorable”
“after spending enough time in the game, one of the most interesting discoveries is how much emotional involvement comes from relatively simple systems working together. mechanics like inventory management, resource…”
“i like that equipment progression never completely removes danger. even after getting better gear, you still have to respect the world and other players because one bad decision can ruin an entire run”
5 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“i enjoy how the game creates pressure through uncertainty instead of scripted difficulty. sometimes the scariest moments happen when absolutely nothing is going on because you expect something to happen at any second”
“i appreciate that the game rewards patience more than mechanical skill. good decision-making usually matters more than fast reflexes”
“i like how the game teaches you indirectly. no clear instructions, just experience. mistakes become lessons, and that feels more natural than tutorials”
3 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“the atmosphere works especially well during solo gameplay. when you’re alone, every sound feels important and every unknown movement creates tension because there’s nobody else to rely on”
“sound is not just background here. it’s a core mechanic that helps you survive if you pay attention”
“you start paying attention to small details, like sounds or movement in the distance. it makes the whole experience more immersive”
13 of the 108 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“game has many issues, like if you die you still have all of your negative effects. now you cant do anything until their gone, the packageing system is ♥♥♥♥♥♥ and needs a rework mag dumping animals over and over and them…”
“-4/10- -Played till I get to the free roam, which is also the pvp zone -Even tho the concept of "Zone", "Anomalies" and "mysteries" is good implementation is bad, you are nearly always doing gather quest in an…”
“This is ♥♥♥♥, one of the worst games I've ever played, worst and most boring start ever.”
13 of the 108 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“Downloaded the game , played for a bit , went to get some food ( afk ) , came back banned for a day , W game !!!”
“game has many issues, like if you die you still have all of your negative effects. now you cant do anything until their gone, the packageing system is ♥♥♥♥♥♥ and needs a rework mag dumping animals over and over and them…”
“This game has way too many early game missions, it feels like off brand stalker, and is very very buggy, would not recommend,”
8 of the 108 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“-4/10- -Played till I get to the free roam, which is also the pvp zone -Even tho the concept of "Zone", "Anomalies" and "mysteries" is good implementation is bad, you are nearly always doing gather quest in an…”
“They are cooking a good stalker game here. Just needs some more players and more persistent servers with more social hubs. The grind is good and the gunplay is nice. I cant wait to see the polished version”
“pvp is not fair at all. sometimes you die instantly, sometimes you outplay someone by pure luck. it’s chaotic, messy… and somehow fun. recommend”
7 of the 108 reviews raise this.
“This game has way too many early game missions, it feels like off brand stalker, and is very very buggy, would not recommend,”
“Cant progress past a mission because its bugged. Cant progress into main area with PVP. Horribly Made game”
5 of the 108 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“Накрутка оценок, пользователи с 1 игрой и 2 часами за всю жизнь зашли оставить положительную оценку именно про такое говно и больше не заходили на аккаунт.”
“They are cooking a good stalker game here. Just needs some more players and more persistent servers with more social hubs. The grind is good and the gunplay is nice. I cant wait to see the polished version”
“The game starts with story, but never continues it gunplay is solid but the community is heavily clan-based and the wiki is poorly translated only play if you want clanning”
Counted across 108 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 65.6% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“i spent 40 minutes looting just to get one-tapped by a guy with a knife. i didn’t even see him. logged off, came back an hour later. this game is toxic. i am too. recommend”
— a player, Steam review · 7 hrs played“i like how the game doesn’t try to entertain you every second. sometimes it’s just silence, empty roads, and your own thoughts. but that’s exactly why every encounter feels important. yeah, there are bugs and performance drops, but honestly — it didn’t ruin my experience. this…”
— a player, Steam review · 10 hrs played“Word of warning. DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME! There is an issue with the anti-cheat causing false flagging of accounts resulting in bans ranging from 24 hours to permanent. Players are essentially losing and time or money invested in the game. The developers and technical support…”
— a player, Steam review · 350 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-24 00:56 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Latest official news
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Changelog. 23.07.26
– Reduced the time to create the “Ice” artifact on the laboratory table from 10 seconds to 2 seconds. – The laboratory table in the Ataman's Outpost no longer requires a battery. PvP – This Saturday,
Changelog. 16.07.26
– Adjusted the total number of enemies in the “Frost Point” event. – Removed MGD from the reward list for the NPC "Anomaly Researcher". – Changed the effects system in the "Anomalous Breakthroughs" ev
Start of "Cool Heat" event!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: Cool Heat: The "Cool Heat" event is now live! Take part in the investigation of anomalous activity and earn valuable rew
Cool Heat!
To the surprise of all experienced Zone researchers, increased anomalous activity has been observed this year. Local emissions – anomalous bursts that spread over a small area – are formed everywhere
Summer Sale!
However, every experienced stalker knows that the rhythm of the Zone changes quickly. Now is the perfect time to catch your breath, reorganize your supplies, and prepare for new horizons while nature
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Player tags | Early Access · Free to Play · Shooter · MMORPG · Open World · RPG · Third Person · Action · PvP · Character Customization · Atmospheric · Post-apocalyptic (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Multi-player · MMO · PvP · Online PvP · In-App Purchases · Remote Play on Tablet |
| Languages | English, Russian * , Simplified Chinese * |
| Estimated owners | 500,000 – 1,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) Memory: 8000 MB RAM Graphics: GeForce 1050Ti / AMD RX570 with 3Gb memory (or better) DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 21 GB available space