The Long Dark: prices on PC, Xbox, PS5, PS4 & Switch
We compare The Long Dark prices on PC, Xbox, PS5, PS4 & Switch. Compare the price history and see if now is a good time.
- Stores with offers today: 16
- Updated:
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The Long Dark costs today from 7,32 € on PC. On console it starts at 18,38 € (Xbox Series X|S) and goes up to 29,99 € (PS5). Its lowest recorded price on PC was 2,09 € excl. fees (March 2022). We monitor 45 verified stores and have tracked its price for 9 years.
Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and the store payment fee. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and exclude store payment fees. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.
Price history for The Long Dark
See how the price of The Long Dark has moved on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch and compare today's price with its lowest recorded price before you buy.
The Long Dark has ranged between 4,24 € and 29,99 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in October 2026. The Long Dark has not dropped below 4,24 € in 7 months (excl. fees).
The Long Dark has ranged between 3,51 € and 29,99 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in October 2026.
Last 6 months · the hollow circle marks each platform’s lowest price.
The thick line is the KEY format price. The thin one is the same game as an account, usually cheaper but not a key.
Recorded lows (excl. fees)
The lowest price we’ve recorded for The Long Dark is 2,09 € on PC (March 2022). On PS5 it went down to 10,19 € — at Playstation Store itself: the official sale ended up beating the third-party stores.
The lowest price we’ve recorded for The Long Dark is 2,09 € on PC (March 2022). On PS5 it went down to 10,19 € — at Playstation Store itself: the official sale ended up beating the third-party stores.
Explore the price history →How we measure these prices
We have tracked The Long Dark since May 17, 2017 among the 45 verified stores we monitor, reading prices every 2 hours. Prices shown are activation-code format unless stated otherwise; out-of-stock offers and outlier listings are excluded. Today 16 of them have The Long Dark deals.
Month-by-month lows
| Platform | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 5,77 € | 5,77 € | 7,90 € | 5,77 € | 4,24 € | 6,22 € |
| PS5 | — | 10,19 € | 10,19 € | 10,19 € | — | — |
| PS4 | 20,99 € | 20,99 € | 20,99 € | 14,99 € | 14,99 € | 14,99 € |
| Xbox Series X|S | 17,55 € | 17,55 € | 17,55 € | 18,18 € | 18,18 € | 18,47 € |
| Nintendo Switch | 28,99 € | 28,99 € | 28,99 € | 28,99 € | 22,61 € | 24,34 € |
Players & reviews
See how many people are playing The Long Dark right now and what players and critics think of it.
Very Positive
111,223 reviews · 88% positive
Steam only, not all platforms
Critics rating
OpenCritic · 52 reviews
How many people are watching The Long Dark on Twitch right now
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Which platform is cheapest for The Long Dark?
PC is the cheapest today, at 7,32 €: 11,06 € below Xbox Series X|S.
| Platform | Current price | Lowest it has ever been (excl. fees) | What it usually costs (excl. fees) | Verdict | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Default format: 7,32 € With accounts: 5,02 € Steam Account format price | Default format: 2,09 € With accounts: 2,09 € | Default format: 6,38 € With accounts: 6,15 € | Default format: Usual price With accounts: You save 2 € excl. fees | Steam Key (38) → |
| PS5 | Default format: 29,99 € With accounts: 9,97 € account format price | Default format: 10,19 € With accounts: 8,96 € | Default format: no reliable average yet With accounts: 15,26 € | Default format: Not enough data With accounts: All-time low | PSN Key (1) → |
| PS4accounts only | Default format: no offer in this format today With accounts: 13,16 € account format price | Default format: no reliable low yet With accounts: 8,62 € | Default format: no reliable average yet With accounts: 20,00 € | Default format: Not enough data With accounts: You save 7 € excl. fees | See more offers → |
| Xbox Series X|S | Default format: 18,38 € With accounts: 3,84 € account format price | Default format: 3,85 € With accounts: 3,46 € | Default format: 16,90 € With accounts: 4,43 € | Default format: You save 0 € excl. fees With accounts: All-time low | Xbox Key (10) → |
| Nintendo Switchaccounts only | Default format: no offer in this format today With accounts: 25,34 € account format price | Default format: no reliable low yet With accounts: 17,52 € | Default format: no reliable average yet With accounts: 28,54 € | Default format: Not enough data With accounts: You save 4 € excl. fees | See 2 offers → |
Where it stands today
Today the cheapest is PC, at 7,32 €: 11,06 € less than Xbox, the next one up. Another 2 platforms (PS4 and Nintendo Switch) have no offer in the default format; their prices show up once you include every format. Competition explains the gap: 43 offers fight over the price on PC, against 12 on Xbox. With account offers included, Xbox drops to 3,84 €.
On PS4 the price has held at 14,99 € excl. fees since September 2026.
On PC the price is at its usual level and the next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: that is the date to watch.
How much do you save on The Long Dark versus the official store?
On PC, The Long Dark costs 7,32 € against the 15,98 € charged by Steam: 54% less.
| Platform | Official store | Official price | Best price here | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Steam | 15,98 € | 7,32 € | −8,66 € −54% |
| Xbox Series X|S | Microsoft Store | 31,49 € | 18,38 € | −13,11 € −42% |
The biggest saving is on PC: 8,66 € less than at Steam. We do not have the current PlayStation Store price for PS4.
When does The Long Dark go on sale?
The Long Dark has dropped in 2 of the last 4 sale events we have tracked. Its best event price was 2,99 € excl. fees during the Steam Spring Sale 2026.
| Event | Date | Platform | Lowest price (excl. fees) | vs usual price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Steam Autumn Sale | Oct 2026 | PC | 6,54 € | −17% |
| the Steam Spring Sale | Mar 2026 | PC | 2,99 € | −53% |
Next event: the Winter Sale, from December 17, 2026. If the pattern holds, it could land around 4,77 €.
The Long Dark · Info
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Hinterland Studio Inc.
Frequently asked questions about The Long Dark pricing
The most common questions about The Long Dark’s price, answered with today’s data.
How much does The Long Dark cost?
The Long Dark costs today from 7,32 € on PC, 29,99 € on PS5, 18,38 € on Xbox Series X|S. Compared among the 45 verified stores we monitor, updated every 2 hours.
Which platform is The Long Dark cheapest on?
On PC: 7,32 € — 11 € less than on Xbox Series X|S and 23 € less than on PS5. The gap comes from more stores competing on PC.
Will The Long Dark get cheaper?
Its lowest price so far was 2,09 € excl. fees on PC (March 2022). The next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: if you can wait, it pays off. Set an alert and we will tell you when it drops.
Is The Long Dark on sale right now?
Yes. On Xbox Series X|S it is at its lowest recorded price (18,38 €).
Why is The Long Dark cheaper here than on Steam?
The stores we compare source their codes in different markets and compete with each other, so their prices drop sooner and further than those on Steam. The code is the same and activates the same way in your account.
What is the lowest price The Long Dark has reached?
2,09 € excl. fees on PC, in March 2022. Today it sits 4 € above that low, comparing prices excl. fees.
Is it worth waiting for a The Long Dark sale?
It depends. Across the last 2 sale events it has dropped to 2,99 €, 59% below its price today. The next one starts on December 17, 2026.
Will The Long Dark drop in price on Black Friday?
We have no record of it dropping on a previous Black Friday. This year it falls on November 27, 2026: set an alert and we will tell you if it drops.
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