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The Long Dark

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Hinterland Studio Inc.2017-08-017789% PositiveSteam
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About This Game

A screenshot from The Long Dark showcasing a stunning night sky with vibrant auroras over a snowy forested landscape.
A screenshot from The Long Dark showing the interior of a rustic cabin with wooden furniture, a lantern, and a stove.
A screenshot from The Long Dark showing a snowy scene with a Milton water tower, trees, and power lines fading into the blizzard.
A screenshot from The Long Dark shows a bear charging toward the player, who is aiming a rifle in a snowy forest.
A screenshot from The Long Dark showing a snowy village surrounded by tall pine trees, with mountains and a vibrant sunset in the background.
Screenshot from The Long Dark showing a snowy mountain landscape at dusk, with trees and rocky cliffs silhouetted against a colorful sky.
A screenshot from The Long Dark showing a torch-lit railway surrounded by snowy terrain under glowing aurora-lit skies.
Screenshot from The Long Dark showing a character in an orange coat standing indoors near sleeping figures on the floor.
Screenshot from The Long Dark: A player aims a rifle at a red flare shooting into a twilight sky, surrounded by snowy terrain and mountains.
Screenshot from The Long Dark, depicting a snowy landscape with frozen lake and pine trees under a gray, overcast sky.

Jacked into GameDeal for the latest The Long Dark intel? Here are the key facts first. It was developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc.. The release date was on August 1, 2017. The genre of the game can be defined as Adventure and Indie and Simulation and Strategy.

A snapshot of how The Long Dark reviews break down across review sites. The game has garnered a Metascore of 77 based on critics' reviews. On Steam, this title has 122,251 gamer reviews, 89% of which are positive.

Set in the frozen expanse of post-disaster Northern Canada, The Long Dark by Hinterland Studio Inc. is a solo exploration-survival game that challenges players to endure harsh wilderness conditions. Defined by its innovative Survival Mode and episodic story campaign Wintermute, the game offers a mix of open-ended survival gameplay and narrative-driven exploration. With over 50 square kilometers of terrain and no supernatural threats, survival depends purely on managing resources, battling the cold, and navigating an unforgiving environment.

Survival Mode and Permadeath

Survival Mode is the cornerstone of The Long Dark, offering a sandbox experience with permadeath—once you die, your save is gone. You’ll balance Hunger, Thirst, Fatigue, and Cold while scavenging for over 100 gear items, including tools, weapons, and clothing. With 12 interconnected regions like Pleasant Valley and Milton, players face challenges such as hostile wildlife, hypothermia, and frostbite. Customizable difficulty settings and objective-based Challenges like "Whiteout" and "Hunted" extend replayability.

Episodic Storytelling in Wintermute

Wintermute delivers a campaign spanning four completed episodes (with a fifth in development). The story follows bush pilot Will Mackenzie and Dr. Astrid Greenwood as they struggle to reunite after a plane crash, uncovering the mysteries of a geomagnetic disaster. Locations like Perseverance Mills and encounters with characters such as a mysterious trapper and a gang of convicts drive the narrative. Unlike Survival Mode, Wintermute allows progress saves, offering around 30 hours of gameplay so far.

Dynamic World and Wildlife

The game’s wilderness features a richly detailed ecosystem with animals like wolves, bears, and moose serving as both threats and resources. Players can hunt, fish, and trap while contending with unpredictable weather and diminishing supplies. The dynamic environment ensures that no two survival attempts feel the same, challenging players to adapt constantly.

Reviews & Ratings

Reviews & Ratings

The Long Dark holds a Metacritic score of 77 and an OpenCritic score of 77 (Strong).

89% Very Positive

Steam Reviews

All Reviews89%
122,251 reviewsVery Positive
Recent (30 Days)89%
122,251 reviewsVery Positive

Playtime

Main Story22h
Main + Extra48h
Completionist235h
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System Requirements

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.

Supported Languages

English
InterfaceSubtitles
German
InterfaceSubtitles
Russian
InterfaceSubtitles
French
InterfaceSubtitles
Spanish - Spain
InterfaceSubtitles

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Game Info

Released
2017-08-01
Developer
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Publisher
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Ratings
MC77OC77
Steam Reviews
89% positive (122,251 reviews)
Age RatingESRB Teen
DRM-freeSteamworks

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