The Long Dark (2017)

Developer

Hinterland Studio Inc.

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Rating

4.5 of 5, 122,783 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 83 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A quiet, lonely struggle against the frozen wilderness where every decision matters and the environment itself feels like the antagonist.

atmosphericlonelytensesurvivalthoughtfulharshslowingexploratory

What players say

Players adore the survival mode, calling it a gold standard for the genre with its harsh cold, wildlife threats and minimal handholding. But there is sharp disagreement over the story mode, especially chapters 4 and 5, which many say become linear, poorly written and a chore.

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