The Long Dark
2017 · First person
84Recommended
77OpenCritic
77Metacritic
89Steam
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 score89% · 124 K reviews
Playing now~3 K on Steam
Time to beatHowLongToBeat ↗
Release date2017
Steam price$19.99 $4.99 −75%
DeveloperHinterland Studio Inc.
PublisherHinterland Studio Inc.
Key tagsOpen World Survival Craft Survival Open World Exploration Crafting First-Person Atmospheric Sandbox
Major updates
EPISODE FIVE: THE LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THINGS, NOW LIVE! · Mar 2026All 5
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.
