How are these gifts for Chernobyl fans chosen?

Boxlist compares Chernobyl with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.

What does the quality score mean?

Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.

No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.

Gifts for someone who loves Chernobyl

Books, games and films and TV box sets with a similar feel to Chernobyl. Know two more things they love? Add them for a sharper list.

12 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Chernobyl · Age: 8–11

Type

Budget

Game · 2016Hearts of Iron IV
Paradox Development Studio
Like Chernobyl: realistic, linear, heavy
Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20
Gift on Steam
Film · 2016Lion
Like Chernobyl: realistic, heavy, gritty
Quality 7.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2017Darkest Hour
Like Chernobyl: realistic, heavy, gritty
Quality 7.7/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2020Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sumo Digital
Like Chernobyl: realistic, big & varied, linear
Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon · PS5
Game · 2024Core Keeper
Pugstorm
Like Chernobyl: realistic, linear, big & varied
Quality 7.6/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2024Satisfactory
Coffee Stain Studios
Like Chernobyl: big & varied · disaster
Quality 8.4/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2018Subnautica
Unknown Worlds
Like Chernobyl: linear
Quality 8.4/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2022Tunic
Andrew Shouldice
Like Chernobyl: big & varied
Quality 8.7/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2019Togo
Like Chernobyl: realistic, linear, big & varied
Quality 7.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2019The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Like Chernobyl: realistic, linear, heavy
Quality 7.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2016Hidden Figures
Like Chernobyl: realistic, heavy, gritty
Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2017Wonder
Like Chernobyl: gritty
Quality 7.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon

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Prices are typical for the format (paperback, Blu-ray, box set, boxed game), not live. Quality is how well rated a title is, not how well it fits. Age suitability uses UK certificates where we have them (else US), PEGI (else ESRB) for games, and the book’s audience.

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How are these gifts for Chernobyl fans chosen?: Boxlist compares Chernobyl with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.
What does the quality score mean?: Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.
Are the prices live?: No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.