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The Long Dark - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

The Long Dark

Hinterland Studio Inc.Released August 1, 2017
StrategyIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerAction
GameValio recommendation65Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Well received (110,780 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
  • Smaller community
Why “Maybe”
65out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 65 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 16 hours agoR$37.51R$50.00−25%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterdayR$38.19+R$0.68−24%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 16 hours agoR$41.29+R$3.78−17%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 7 days agoR$50.00+R$12.49Buy Nuuvem Authorized reseller · Price set 6 days agoR$89.00+R$51.49Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value51/100
  • R$37.51: very accessible price
  • 25% off: modest discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now R$37.51Lowest recorded R$8.90Full price R$50.00
Quality73/100
  • 89% positive (110,780 reviews): very positive reception
  • 110,780 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 99kNegative 12k
Popularity42/100
  • Players up 38% in recent days
  • 3,854 concurrent players: solid base
  • 110,780 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 4kPeak in period 5k

Game details

Developers
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Publishers
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Release date
August 1, 2017
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
87
Steam recs
112,355
Official website
www.thelongdark.com
Supported languages
19 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · German · Russian · French · Spanish - Spain · Finnish · Japanese · Korean · Norwegian · Portuguese - Portugal · Simplified Chinese · Swedish · Traditional Chinese · Turkish · Portuguese - Brazil · Dutch · Italian · Polish · Ukrainian

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +14See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Input API Support · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

Downloadable content 2

The Long Dark: WINTERMUTE DLC · SteamR$50.00BuyDetails
The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory DLC · SteamR$50.00BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Long Dark worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy The Long Dark cheapest?

The best current deal for The Long Dark is on Gamivo for R$37.51.

That's a 25% discount.

What type of game is The Long Dark?

The Long Dark is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Adventure.

What platforms is The Long Dark available on?

The Long Dark is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was The Long Dark released?

The Long Dark was released on August 1, 2017.

How many people are playing The Long Dark?

According to recent data, The Long Dark has approximately 3,854 concurrent players 16 hours ago.

Is The Long Dark on sale right now?

The Long Dark is currently 25% off on Gamivo for R$37.51.

Who made The Long Dark?

Developed by: Hinterland Studio Inc.

Published by: Hinterland Studio Inc.

What are the best deals for The Long Dark?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for The Long Dark across different stores:

  • Gamivo: R$37.51 (-25%)
  • Kinguin: R$38.19 (-24%)
  • Loaded: R$41.29 (-17%)
  • Steam: R$50.00
  • Nuuvem: R$89.00
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