The Long Dark
Developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. · Published by Hinterland Studio Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, simulation game by Hinterland Studio Inc., published by Hinterland Studio Inc. — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Long Dark.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- 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
- Sound Card: Any on-board chip will work.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: Ideally, something with Surround capabilities.
Supported languages (19)
The Long Dark FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Long Dark?
Steam classifies The Long Dark as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Hinterland Studio Inc.. 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.
How much does The Long Dark cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Long Dark at $6.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Long Dark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Long Dark: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Long Dark on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Long Dark for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Long Dark out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 1, 2017.
What platforms is The Long Dark on?
The Long Dark is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Long Dark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Long Dark cost?
Steam lists it at $6.79.
Does The Long Dark have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 87 achievements for The Long Dark.
Who made The Long Dark?
The Long Dark is developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc..
Where to get The Long Dark
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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