The Long Dark Player Count & Live Steam Charts
The Long Dark has 3,858 players online now. The game peaked today at 5,673 players (+47%), showing when the community is most active.
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Community ReviewsBased on 124,168 Steam reviews
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About The Long Dark
Below is the official game overview for The Long Dark, which currently maintains a Very Positive community review score with 124,168 reviews recorded on Steam:
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.
Game Details
The Long Dark Player Count Chart
This live chart shows The Long Dark's real-time player count and peak activity, updated with actual Steam stats.
Last 30 Days Daily Peaks
Daily peak player counts for The Long Dark over the last 30 days, showing the highest concurrent players each day and day-over-day changes.
| Date | Peak Players | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | 4,765 | -908 | -16% |
| Oct 11 | 5,673 | +898 | +18.8% |
| Oct 10 | 4,775 | +1,227 | +34.6% |
| Oct 9 | 3,548 | +943 | +36.2% |
| Oct 8 | 2,605 | -38 | -1.4% |
| Oct 7 | 2,643 | -45 | -1.7% |
| Oct 6 | 2,688 | -16 | -0.6% |
| Oct 5 | 2,704 | -854 | -24% |
| Oct 4 | 3,558 | +279 | +8.5% |
| Oct 3 | 3,279 | +565 | +20.8% |
| Oct 2 | 2,714 | -96 | -3.4% |
| Oct 1 | 2,810 | +92 | +3.4% |
| Sep 30 | 2,718 | -29 | -1.1% |
| Sep 29 | 2,747 | -23 | -0.8% |
| Sep 28 | 2,770 | -870 | -23.9% |
| Sep 27 | 3,640 | +189 | +5.5% |
| Sep 26 | 3,451 | +573 | +19.9% |
| Sep 25 | 2,878 | +63 | +2.2% |
| Sep 24 | 2,815 | +47 | +1.7% |
| Sep 23 | 2,768 | -54 | -1.9% |
| Sep 22 | 2,822 | -93 | -3.2% |
| Sep 21 | 2,915 | -884 | -23.3% |
| Sep 20 | 3,799 | +392 | +11.5% |
| Sep 19 | 3,407 | +397 | +13.2% |
| Sep 18 | 3,010 | +125 | +4.3% |
| Sep 17 | 2,885 | +45 | +1.6% |
| Sep 16 | 2,840 | +6 | +0.2% |
| Sep 15 | 2,834 | -116 | -3.9% |
| Sep 14 | 2,950 | -878 | -22.9% |
| Sep 13 | 3,828 | +1,639 | +74.9% |
| Sep 12 | 2,189 | 0 | 0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Long Dark free to play?
No, The Long Dark is a paid game. Current price: $4.99 (was $19.99, 75% off).
What do players think of The Long Dark?
The Long Dark holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 88.86% positive reviews from over 124,168 total reviews.
Who developed and published The Long Dark?
The Long Dark was developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc..
Is The Long Dark dead or dying?
The Long Dark currently has 3,858 players online right now, with a 24-hour peak of 5,673. A game with this many concurrent players is not dead. You can track its live activity and trends on this page.