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The Long Dark system requirements: can your PC run it?

2017 · Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy · Hinterland Studio Inc.

The developer recommends Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher, nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better, 8 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+, Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better, 4 GB of RAM, with 7 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelLight (25%)
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Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorDual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
GraphicsIntel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or betternVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage7 GB7 GB
OSWindows 10Windows 10

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-28.

Parts that run The Long Dark well

Upgrading for The Long Dark? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

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The Long Dark FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 300+300+300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB 300+300+300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 300+300+300+
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 300+300+297
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 300+300+291
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 300+300+278
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB 300+300+258
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 300+300+245
Arc B580 300+300+238
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 300+300+224
Radeon RX 7600 8GB 300+300+217
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 300+300+196
Radeon RX 6600 8GB 300+280182
GeForce RTX 2060 300+234152
GeForce GTX 1660 Super 268198129
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 243180117
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 235174113
Radeon RX 580 221163106
GeForce GTX 1650 17512984
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 14410769

FAQ

What are the The Long Dark system requirements?

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

Can I run The Long Dark on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 300 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run The Long Dark?

Yes, at about 243 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (ultra, high refresh). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does The Long Dark need?

4 GB minimum and 8 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is The Long Dark on PC?

It needs about 7 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.

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