The Long Dark
2017 · First person
82Recommended
77OpenCritic
77Metacritic
79Steam 30d
88All time
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
PlatformsPC PS4 Xbox Series PS5 Xbox One Switch
GenreSurvival Adventure Simulation
CameraFirst person
ModesSingle-player
EnglishVoice-over and text
Player score79% ↓ in 30 days 88% · 111 K reviews
Playing now~4 K on Steam
Time to beatHowLongToBeat ↗
Release date2017
Steam price$19.99
DeveloperHinterland Studio Inc.
PublisherHinterland Studio Inc.
Key tagsOpen World Survival Craft Survival Open World Exploration Crafting First-Person Atmospheric Sandbox
Major updates
AVAILABLE NOW! THE LONG DARK: IRON ROAD Early Access DLC · Oct 2026All 5
- AVAILABLE NOW! THE LONG DARK: IRON ROAD Early Access DLC
- EPISODE FIVE: THE LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THINGS, NOW LIVE!
- THE LONG DARK - VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS UPDATE - Now Live!
- TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, PART SIX: "BROKEN SILENCE" -- NOW LIVE!
- TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, PART FIVE -- "LAST HORIZON". Now Live!
System requirements
Minimum 4 GB RAM · 7 GB✓Steam Deck VerifiedMin & recommended
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics | Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| Storage | 7 GB | 7 GB |
From the game’s Steam store page.
