Best video games to learn Ukrainian

Updated 2026-11-04. Rankings are not paid for.

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is the top pick, because it was made in Ukraine and its Ukrainian voices are widely praised.

Ukrainian support in games has grown quickly, and more large games now include it. Ukrainian studios also make some of the best examples, with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Metro leading the way.

Top 6 picks

Best overall

1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series

Intermediate to advanced

Set around Chornobyl, with Ukrainian voice, interface and subtitles. Critics recommend the Ukrainian voices in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 over the English ones.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition

Best for listening

2. Metro series

Intermediate

From a Ukrainian studio, with Ukrainian voice, interface and subtitles. Ukrainian reviewers often mention the voice work.

Metro Exodus, METRO 2033 Redux, METRO Last Light Redux

Best story

3. Cradle

Intermediate to advanced

A first-person mystery from Ukrainian developers, with Ukrainian voice, interface and subtitles. Ukrainian reviewers often mention the voice work.

Rare find

4. Menace from the Deep

Intermediate

A smaller game with Ukrainian voice, interface and subtitles. Ukrainian reviewers often mention the voice work.

Best for reading

5. Baldur's Gate 3

Advanced

No Ukrainian voice, but Ukrainian interface and subtitles for one of the largest scripts in games.

Best for modern speech

6. Cyberpunk 2077

Advanced

No Ukrainian voice, but Ukrainian interface and subtitles with modern language.

Hall of fame

Available in Ukrainian and almost every other language, so it sits outside our ranking. Switch the language in Options and learn everyday words for blocks, tools and menus. It is text only, with no voice.

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What to expect from Ukrainian

Ukrainian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, so learn the letters first.
There are no words for "a" or "the".
Seven cases change the endings of nouns and adjectives.
Stress can fall on any syllable and is not marked, so listen as much as you read.

Tips for learning Ukrainian with games

Learn Cyrillic first, so that subtitles help instead of slowing you down.
Listen for stress in new words and mark it in your notes, since it is not written.

FAQ

Which games have Ukrainian voice acting?

On this list: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, Metro series, Cradle, Menace from the Deep. Steam's voice labels are not always reliable, so check before you buy.