The Longing
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 33 hours
- Languages
- 13 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
Google Play lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 16.04+, SteamOS+ |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia and AMD GPUs using Nvidia official proprietary graphics driver or AMD Mesa graphics driver. |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | Mac OS X 10.11+ |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1024MB VRAM |
| Storage | 5 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 | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1024MB VRAM |
| Storage | 5 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 5 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $14.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 |
Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Longing alone?
Yes, The Longing has a single-player mode.
Is The Longing multiplayer?
No. The Longing is listed as single player only.
How long is The Longing?
The Longing takes about 33 hours at a normal pace, 2960 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does The Longing support?
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 1 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run The Longing?
The minimum is 1.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM and 1024MB VRAM.
What platforms is The Longing on?
Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows).
Where is The Longing cheapest?
In United States, at $14.99 on Steam, as last checked.