Reminds me of the novel “A Roadside Picnic”. Great read if you’re into scifi, also was the inspiration for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R game series.

This is definitely my answer as well. Really wish I could wipe my memory and experience it again, I’ve never played a game quite like it. That first bombshell they drop after 20 mins in (IFYKYK) absolutely blew me away

You can put your boots in the oven, but that don’t make 'em biscuits