The Long Dark Player Count & Live Steam Charts
The Long Dark has 1,988 players online now. The game peaked today at 4,058 players (+104%), showing when the community is most active.
See if now is a good time to play, or explore trends in the chart.
1,988
Current Players
4,058
Peak Players
Community ReviewsBased on 108,449 Steam reviews
RatingVery Positive
Positive89.23%
Total Reviews108,449
Positive (96,766)Negative (11,683)
89.23% positive10.8% negative
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Game Details
Price$19.99
Release DateAugust 1, 2017
DevelopersHinterland Studio Inc.
PublishersHinterland Studio Inc.
App ID305620
GenreAdventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
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.
Highest 30‑day peak
6,580
on Apr 26, 2026
+59% vs 30‑day avg (4,139)
30‑day peak trend
Apr 25May 25
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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 2,002 | -2,056 | -50.7% |
| May 24 | 4,058 | +349 | +9.4% |
| May 23 | 3,709 | +543 | +17.2% |
| May 22 | 3,166 | +140 | +4.6% |
| May 21 | 3,026 | -85 | -2.7% |
| May 20 | 3,111 | -145 | -4.5% |
| May 19 | 3,256 | -87 | -2.6% |
| May 18 | 3,343 | -959 | -22.3% |
| May 17 | 4,302 | +302 | +7.6% |
| May 16 | 4,000 | +472 | +13.4% |
| May 15 | 3,528 | -90 | -2.5% |
| May 14 | 3,618 | +167 | +4.8% |
| May 13 | 3,451 | -178 | -4.9% |
| May 12 | 3,629 | -426 | -10.5% |
| May 11 | 4,055 | -883 | -17.9% |
| May 10 | 4,938 | +334 | +7.3% |
| May 9 | 4,604 | +634 | +16% |
| May 8 | 3,970 | +246 | +6.6% |
| May 7 | 3,724 | 0 | 0% |
| May 6 | 3,724 | -177 | -4.5% |
| May 5 | 3,901 | -443 | -10.2% |
| May 4 | 4,344 | -1,195 | -21.6% |
| May 3 | 5,539 | +343 | +6.6% |
| May 2 | 5,196 | +146 | +2.9% |
| May 1 | 5,050 | +626 | +14.2% |
| Apr 30 | 4,424 | -32 | -0.7% |
| Apr 29 | 4,456 | -185 | -4% |
| Apr 28 | 4,641 | -194 | -4% |
| Apr 27 | 4,835 | -1,745 | -26.5% |
| Apr 26 | 6,580 | +462 | +7.6% |
| Apr 25 | 6,118 | 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: $19.99.
What do players think of The Long Dark?
The Long Dark holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 89.23% positive reviews from over 108,449 total reviews.
Who developed and published The Long Dark?
The Long Dark was developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc..