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The Long Dark

Deck VerifiedAdventureIndieSimulationStrategyAug 1, 2017Hinterland Studio Inc.
Fully offline

GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection.

The GOG version is DRM-free and runs without any launcher or internet connection once installed. The Steam version needs the Steam client and one online launch before Steam's offline mode works.

The headline status and price are for the GOG version. See the table below for each store.

Buy on GOG $34.99Buy on Steam $19.99

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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.

Works on

PC
WindowsmacOS: not listedLinux: not listedPlatforms from GOG
Steam Deck OLED / LCD
Deck VerifiedValve's rating, from Steam
Lenovo Legion Go
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Lenovo Legion Go S
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ASUS ROG Ally / ROG Ally X
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ROG Xbox Ally / Xbox Ally X
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MSI Claw
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Minimum requirements listed on GOG (Windows)
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz
Graphics
Intel 5xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
23 GB available space

From the GOG store page.

Offline status applies on any device: it comes from the store's DRM and account rules, not the hardware. These are listed facts, not performance tests. Handheld memory is shared with graphics, so the RAM check only passes when the game's minimum is below the device's RAM. CPU and graphics are not compared. Where device info comes from.

Offline details by store

StoreStore flagsOffline statusWhat that meansSource
GOGDRM-free installers Fully offline GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection. GOG product page
SteamNone listed Online once to activate Steam lists no extra DRM or account for this game. Install and sign in to Steam while online once, then switch Steam to Offline Mode. Steam store page

Statuses are read from each store's own information, not tested by us, and can change with patches. Check the store page before you buy. How we decide. Steam Deck rating from Valve's compatibility report.

Last data refresh: October 31, 2026.

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