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THE LONGING

Developed by Studio Seufz · Published by Application Systems Heidelberg

AdventureIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 5, 2020 Price$11.24 Metacritic79/100 Steam reviews6,891

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$11.24
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic79/100
Steam reviews6,891
Languages11
Achievements25
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie, rpg game by Studio Seufz, published by Application Systems Heidelberg — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 6,788
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players49
Player-voted tags:Point & ClickWalking SimulatorChoose Your Own AdventureIdler2DUndergroundMultiple EndingsExplorationAtmosphericChoices MatterHand-drawnStory Rich

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for THE LONGING.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024MB VRAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported languages (11)

EnglishGermanFrenchPortuguese - BrazilRussianItalianSpanish - SpainKoreanSimplified ChineseJapanesePolish

THE LONGING 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 LONGING?

Steam classifies THE LONGING as a Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Studio Seufz. An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.

How much does THE LONGING cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists THE LONGING at $11.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is THE LONGING single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for THE LONGING: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is THE LONGING on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists THE LONGING for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is THE LONGING out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 5, 2020.

What platforms is THE LONGING on?

THE LONGING 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 LONGING single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does THE LONGING cost?

Steam lists it at $11.24.

Does THE LONGING have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for THE LONGING.

What is THE LONGING's Metacritic score?

THE LONGING has a Metacritic score of 79/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made THE LONGING?

THE LONGING is developed by Studio Seufz and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.

Where to get THE LONGING

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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