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The Long Dark

Nintendo SwitchPS4steamXbox
Hinterland Studio

Genre: サバイバルシミュレーション

Game Overview

The Long Dark simulates survival in post-geomagnetic-disaster Canadian wilderness where temperature, hunger, fatigue, and wildlife all kill in realistic time. No zombies, no combat system — just weather and decisions. Hinterland Studio. Switch, PS4, Xbox, PC. GPA scores it high on Sandbox and Difficulty — the survival game that removed every genre convention except cold, hunger, and the wolf outside.

Game Characteristics

Sandbox
80%
High Difficulty
78%
Dystopian Setting
72%
Open World
72%
Existential Themes
65%
Graphics
65%
Crafting
65%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner
35
Intermediate
60 ✓
Advanced
70 ✓

Keywords

collectingサバイバルクラフト極寒サバイバルノンアクション系sense of solitude

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Sandbox
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High Difficulty
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Dystopian Setting
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Open World
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Existential Themes
65%
Graphics
65%
Crafting
65%

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About "The Long Dark"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ザ・ロング・ダーク（The Long Dark） leads with its サバイバルシミュレーション identity, anchored by the core feel of "The Long Dark simulates survival in post-geomagnetic-disaster Canadian wilderness where temperature, hunger, fatigue, …." The headline profile reads Sandbox 80% / High Difficulty 78% / Dystopian Setting 72%, making it a strong pick for fans of Sandbox and High Difficulty. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ザ・ロング・ダーク（The Long Dark）" by using its feel of collecting, サバイバルクラフト, and 極寒サバイバル as the primary lens, weighting Sandbox and High Difficulty most heavily. Top similar titles include "グリーンヘル（Green Hell）", "ストランデッド ディープ（Stranded Deep）", "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl（ストーカー2）".