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The Long Dark Survival Edition
The Long Dark Survival Edition

The Long Dark Survival Edition

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Adventure, Indie, SimulationDeveloper: Hinterland Studio Inc.Release: 2017-08-01Updated:

Buy The Long Dark Survival Edition and brave the frozen Canadian wilderness. A first-person survival sandbox from Hinterland Studio with crafting, hunting, and permadeath.

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System requirements

Minimum

Processor
Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics card
Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
Storage
7 GB available space
Sound card
Any on-board chip will work.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics card
nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
Storage
7 GB available space
Sound card
Ideally, something with Surround capabilities.

Source: Steam · updated September 7, 2026

The Long Dark Survival Edition is a first-person wilderness survival game from Hinterland Studio. After a geomagnetic disaster knocks out technology across a remote stretch of the Canadian wilderness, you are left alone to face the cold, the dark, and everything the landscape throws at you.

This edition centers on the open-ended Survival sandbox, where the goal is simple to describe and hard to achieve: stay alive as long as you can. There are no zombies and no monsters here. The real threats are the falling temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, injuries, and the wildlife that shares the snow with you. Every decision about when to rest, when to move, and what to carry can be the difference between another day and a frozen end.

You manage your survival by foraging abandoned buildings, hunting and fishing for food, harvesting materials, and crafting the tools and clothing you need to endure. Resources are scarce, the weather shifts without warning, and a single mistake on the ice can cost you everything thanks to permadeath. Hand-crafted regions reward careful exploration and route planning as you learn the map and push deeper into the backcountry.

Difficulty settings let you shape the run to your taste, from a gentler introduction to the harsh, unforgiving extremes that veteran survivors chase. Whether you want a quiet, methodical experience or a brutal test of endurance, the sandbox bends to how you choose to play.

Looking to buy a The Long Dark Survival Edition key at a fair price? This is a premium PC title available on Steam, so you unlock the full game once and own it. Check the platform and region details at checkout before you complete your purchase to make sure the key matches your account.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is The Long Dark Survival Edition?
It is a first-person wilderness survival game centered on an open-ended sandbox. You manage cold, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and wildlife while foraging, hunting, and crafting to stay alive in the Canadian wilderness.
Who developed The Long Dark Survival Edition?
The Long Dark was developed and published by Hinterland Studio.
Is The Long Dark Survival Edition free to play?
No. It is a premium title that you purchase with a key and then own, rather than a free-to-play game.
What platform is the key for?
This is a PC title available on Steam. Always confirm the platform and region shown at checkout before completing your purchase.
Does the game have replayability?
Yes. Multiple regions, scarce resources, permadeath, and adjustable difficulty settings mean each run can play out very differently.