The Long Dark
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Open World games average 86% — The Long Dark scores 3 points above average
Total Reviews
109,603
97,692 positive / 11,911 negative
Top 33%Positive %
89.1%
Top 56%30-Day Trend
↓-4.4%
Dev Response Rate
0%
Top 100%Monthly Velocity
477
reviews/month
Top 48%Early Access Ratio
0.0%
of reviews from early access
Developer Activity
Update Frequency
Averages one update every 4 days
Recent Updates
0 updates in the last 90 days
Score Projection
128,617 more positive reviews needed to reach Overwhelmingly Positive (estimated 1156 weeks)
Review Themes
Extracted from 500 reviews using keyword analysis
Score based on all 109,603 reviews. Theme analysis based on 500 recent reviews.
How The Long Dark Compares
| Game | Score | Dev Response | Monthly Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Dark | 89.1% | 0% | 477 |
| The Forest | 95.6% | 0% | 500 |
| Subnautica | 97.2% | 0% | 500 |
| Don't Starve Together | 95% | 0% | 500 |
| Satisfactory | 97.3% | 0% | 500 |
| Sons Of The Forest | 88.5% | 0% | 500 |
Verdict
The Long Dark earns a Very Positive rating at 89.1% across 109.6K reviews, despite zero developer responses. Engaging with the community could further solidify this positive reputation. With 477 reviews in the last 30 days, sentiment has remained stable.
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