// The Long Dark(2017)

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About The Long Dark

Welcome to The Long Dark, the innovative exploration-survival experience Wired magazine calls "the pinnacle of an entire genre". The game 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 but only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.

Release Date

Aug 1, 2017

Developer

Hinterland Studio Inc.

Publisher

Hinterland Studio Inc.

The Long Dark FAQ & buying guide

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Is The Long Dark worth buying?

Steam

89.01% positive

'Very Positive', 122,118 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

82/100

5 critics

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What is The Long Dark about?

Bright lights flare across the night sky. The wind rages outside the thin walls of your wooden cabin. A wolf howls in the distance. You look at the meager supplies in your pack, and wish for the days before the power mysteriously went out. How much longer will you survive?

SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftOpen WorldExplorationAtmosphericSingleplayerFirst-PersonAdventure

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Long Dark?

Right now the lowest price for The Long Dark we're tracking is $9.43 at Kinguin — 53% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Long Dark has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Long Dark is $9.11 at Kinguin on July 18, 2026. The current best price is about 4% above that low.

Is The Long Dark worth buying?

89% of 122,118 Steam user reviews for The Long Dark are positive ("Very Positive").

When was The Long Dark released?

The Long Dark released on August 1, 2017, developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc..

What platforms is The Long Dark available on?

The Long Dark is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do The Long Dark prices drop?

The Long Dark last hit a new low of $9.11 on July 18, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $9.43. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Long Dark?

The cheapest The Long Dark price right now is $9.43 at Kinguin, 53% below the Steam price.

The Long Dark price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$9.43	Buy The Long Dark at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$14.28	Buy The Long Dark at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy The Long Dark at Steam

All-time low: $9.11 at Kinguin on Jul 18, 2026 — the current best price is 4% above it.

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