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The Long Dark

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Survival
  • Contemplative
  • Cold

You survive in the Canadian wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster. No zombies: just the cold, hunger, wolves and your own planning. Quiet, beautiful and tense, with a story mode and a sandbox mode.

Why play it now

When you want slow-paced, atmospheric survival, the kind that makes you feel the cold.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys solitude, nature and careful planning.

When not to pick it

If you want action or constant scarcity stresses you out.

What it offers

  • Exploring: 85 out of 100
  • Managing: 80 out of 100
  • Thinking: 60 out of 100
  • Story: 45 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
7 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
89% positive (123,975)
Developer
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Release date
1 AUG 2017
Steam genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Based on what the game states on Steam.