The Long Dark

Aug 1, 2017
Developer: Hinterland Studio Inc.
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxNintendo Switch
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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.

Released: Aug 1, 2017
Developer: Hinterland Studio Inc.
Publisher: Hinterland Studio Inc.

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Can my PC run The Long Dark?

The Long Dark needs at least Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 8
Processor: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
Storage: 7 GB available space

Is The Long Dark worth buying?

Steam

89% positive

'Very Positive', 109,780 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

82/100

5 critics

What Steam players say about The Long Dark74/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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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 $7.41 at Driffle — 63% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 6 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 $4.99 at Steam on October 8, 2026. The current best price is about 48% above that low.

Is The Long Dark worth buying?

89% of 109,780 Steam user reviews for The Long Dark are positive ("Very Positive"). The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Long Dark?

The minimum system requirements for The Long Dark are — OS: Windows 8; CPU: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+; GPU: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 7 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

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 $4.99 on October 8, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $7.41. 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 $7.41 at Driffle, 63% below the Steam price.

The Long Dark price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$7.41	Buy The Long Dark at Driffle
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$7.43	Buy The Long Dark at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-76%	$7.94-76%	Buy The Long Dark at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-60%	$7.99-60%	Buy The Long Dark at Loaded
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$8.29	Buy The Long Dark at Kinguin
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy The Long Dark at Steam

All-time low: $4.99 at Steam on Oct 8, 2026 — the current best price is 48% above it.

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