Review

The Long Dark – reviews and rating

The Long Dark has a rating of 73% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on September 22, 2014 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Players on RAWG rate the game 78%.

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What critics praise
„With its stellar survival mechanics, The Long Dark makes for a brutal experience that requires patience and micromanaging to fully appreciate.“
7,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Sep 22, 2014
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSLinux
Genres
IndieAdventureActionSimulation
Developer
Hinterland Studio
Publisher
Hinterland Studio
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
1

FAQ

What is the rating of The Long Dark?

The Long Dark has a rating of 73% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was The Long Dark released?

The Long Dark was released on September 22, 2014.

What platforms is The Long Dark available on?

The Long Dark is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat The Long Dark?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing The Long Dark.

Is The Long Dark worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Long Dark has an average rating of 73% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #225 of 576 games released in 2014 better than 60 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 73%
  • Foreign critics4 reviews 79%
  • Players (RAWG)353 votes 78%

Local critics rate the game lower by 6 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 26 %
  • Recommended 51 %
  • Meh 18 %
  • Skip 5 %

353 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,3/10
Game Informer Aug 14, 2017
With its stellar survival mechanics, The Long Dark makes for a brutal experience that requires patience and micromanaging to fully appreciate.

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