Can I Run The Long Dark?
Hinterland Studio Inc. · 2017
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.
Can You Run The Long Dark?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Long Dark’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Long Dark — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | Windows 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on The Long Dark’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
37 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
82 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
155 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →The Long Dark System Requirements
Minimum
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
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.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.