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The Long Dark

The Long Dark

AppID: 305620
Aug 1, 2017

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

3.9M

Total Reviews

112.2K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$28,289,258

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$78,505,628
Regional Pricing (15%)-$11,775,844
Discounts (25%)-$16,682,446
Est. Refunds (5%)-$2,502,367
Steam Fee (30%)-$14,263,491
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$4,992,222
Net Revenue (Est.)$28,289,258

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has The Long Dark generated?

Since its release, The Long Dark is estimated to have generated approximately $78,505,628 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $28,289,258.

How many copies has The Long Dark sold?

We estimate The Long Dark has sold approximately 3.9M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $78,505,628 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Long Dark use?

The Long Dark was developed using the Unity game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Long Dark?

The estimated development cost for The Long Dark was around $1.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Long Dark?

The development team size for The Long Dark varied throughout development:

  • Small core team, approximately 5-10 developers - Initial development (2013-2014)
  • Around 20-30 developers - Full release and ongoing updates (2017-2023)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
91% Positive 9% Negative

Positive

101.8K

Negative

10.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity

Production Cost

The Long Dark (2014-2017)

$1.5 million

Team Size

Initial development (2013-2014)

Small core team, approximately 5-10 developers

Full release and ongoing updates (2017-2023)

Around 20-30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 112.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.9M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $78,505,628

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$11,775,844
Discounts (25%) -$16,682,446
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$2,502,367
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$14,263,491
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$4,992,222
Net Revenue $28,289,258

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 101.8K (91%)
Negative Reviews 10.4K (9%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 112.2K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 91%

Game Details

Full Name

The Long Dark

Steam App ID

305620

Type

Game

Developers

Hinterland Studio Inc.

Publishers

Hinterland Studio Inc.

Release Date

Aug 1, 2017

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t
PEGI 16

Production Cost

The Long Dark (2014-2017)

$1.5 million

Team Size

Initial development (2013-2014)

Small core team, approximately 5-10 developers

Full release and ongoing updates (2017-2023)

Around 20-30 developers