The Long Dark

The Long Dark

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run The Long Dark (2017) on PC you need at least a Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ processor and a Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better, with 4GB of RAM and 7GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher and a nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Long Dark with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Long Dark.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
  • GPU: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 7
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
  • GPU: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 7

The Long Dark — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for The Long Dark?
The Long Dark needs at least a Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ CPU and a Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 7GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for The Long Dark?
For a smooth experience, The Long Dark recommends a Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher and a nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does The Long Dark need?
The Long Dark requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run The Long Dark?
The minimum graphics card for The Long Dark is a Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better, while a nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.