Official specs from Steam
The Long Dark system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 8 |
| Processor | Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Any on-board chip will work. |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Ideally, something with Surround capabilities. |
macOS minimum
| OS | OSX 10.9.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5 @ 2.2GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5000 |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | On-board. |
macOS recommended
| OS | OSX 10.9.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i7 @ 2.7GHz+ |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Dedicated standalone GPU w/ 1GB+ VRAM |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | On-board |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for The Long Dark?
Minimum: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better. Recommended: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better.
How much RAM does The Long Dark need?
The Long Dark needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is The Long Dark?
The Long Dark requires 7 GB available space.
Does The Long Dark run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.