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The Long Dark

Hinterland Studio Inc.

Released: August 1st, 2017

Lengthy Expedition(35-54 Hours)

Description

Welcome to The Long Dark, the innovative exploration-survival experience Wired magazine calls "the pinnacle of an entire genre". The game is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they ex...

Play Modes

Single-Player

Genres

First-PersonAdventureIndieShooterSimulatorStrategy

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Themes

ActionSurvivalSandboxOpen World

Xbox Availability

The Long Dark is available on Xbox via 3 services, including Game Pass for PC, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Ultimate.

Game Pass for PC
Added: March 30th, 2026
Game Pass Premium
Added: March 30th, 2026
Game Pass Ultimate
Added: March 30th, 2026

PlayStation Availability

The Long Dark is available on PlayStation via 2 services, including PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

PS Plus Extra
Added: June 13th, 2022
PS Plus Premium
Added: June 13th, 2022

Trailer

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Community Reviews

Gus
Gus
•9 Hours Ago

This isn't my usual genre but this is an incredible survival game. Plenty of options in the sandbox mode and a well done story mode to go with it. It perfectly portrays the struggle of someone lost in a winter forest. Even if you aren't typically into the genre, its worth a try.

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