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 5 points above average
Total Reviews
104,105
94,434 positive / 9,671 negative
Top 34%Positive %
90.7%
Top 49%30-Day Trend
+0%
Dev Response Rate
0%
Top 100%Monthly Velocity
500
reviews/month
Top 47%Early Access Ratio
0.0%
of reviews from early access
Developer Activity
Update Frequency
Averages one update every 13 days
Recent Updates
6 updates in the last 90 days
Score Projection
89,315 more positive reviews needed to reach Overwhelmingly Positive (estimated 766 weeks)
Review Themes
Extracted from 500 reviews using keyword analysis
Score based on all 104,105 reviews. Theme analysis based on 500 recent reviews.
How The Long Dark Compares
| Game | Score | Dev Response | Monthly Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Dark | 90.7% | 0% | 500 |
| The Forest | 95.6% | 0% | 500 |
| Subnautica | 97.1% | 0% | 500 |
| Don't Starve Together | 95.1% | 0% | 500 |
| Satisfactory | 97.3% | 0% | 500 |
| Sons Of The Forest | 88.4% | 0% | 500 |
Verdict
The Long Dark earns a Very Positive rating at 90.7% across 104.1K reviews, despite zero developer responses. Engaging with the community could further solidify this positive reputation. With 500 reviews in the last 30 days, sentiment has remained stable.
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