The Long Dark
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Languages
- 20 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | SteamOS or Ubuntu 16.04 or 17.04 |
| 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 |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | OSX 10.9.3 | OSX 10.9.3 |
| Processor | Core i5 @ 2.2GHz | Core i7 @ 2.7GHz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Dedicated standalone GPU w/ 1GB+ VRAM |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 7 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
| Works on | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (PS5)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $19.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Long Dark alone?
Yes, The Long Dark has a single-player mode.
Is The Long Dark multiplayer?
No. The Long Dark is listed as single player only.
What languages does The Long Dark support?
Audio: English, English (UK).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, English (UK), Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian and 8 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, English (UK), Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian and 8 more.
Can my PC run The Long Dark?
The minimum is Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+, 4 GB RAM and Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better.
What platforms is The Long Dark on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Where is The Long Dark cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.