The Long Dark vs ZERO Sievert
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Long Dark wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Long Dark is $3.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Long Dark | ZERO Sievert |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 69 |
| Quality | 73 | 83 |
| Value | 66 | 71 |
| Popularity | 42 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.43 | $11.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 89% positive | 84.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.1K | 342 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Long Dark | ZERO Sievert |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 1, 2017 | October 23, 2024 |
| Developers | Hinterland Studio Inc. | CABO Studio |
| Publishers | Hinterland Studio Inc. | Modern Wolf |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher | 1.7 GHz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | 300 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Ideally, something with Surround capabilities. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Long Dark or ZERO Sievert?
The Long Dark won the comparison against ZERO Sievert based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is The Long Dark worth buying over ZERO Sievert?
Based on the metrics, The Long Dark won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. ZERO Sievert currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC