Chernobyl: Simulator

Chernobyl: Simulator puts you in the control room of Reactor 4 as a Chernobyl reactor operator. You manage the reactor’s core, thermal output, water flow, turbine load, safety mechanisms and other systems, following procedures based on historical documentation. Your decisions affect how the reactor operates, and a mistake can trigger a chain reaction that spirals out of control.

Reactor operations

Operate systems modeled on the RBMK-1000 design and learn how their subsystems interact. The game includes interactive tutorials, guided procedures and hands-on experimentation to teach how a nuclear reactor works. Its detailed simulation of plant operations requires patience and can be demanding for new players.

Scenarios and outcomes

You begin with routine operations and face dynamic scenarios that range from minor fluctuations to catastrophic failures. The game recreates an 1980s Soviet industrial setting through its interiors, equipment and documentation. Your actions can lead to stable output, a near miss or the plant passing the point of no return, with multiple endings.