Paid
The Long Dark - Steam Copies Sold & Revenue Statistics
Game information
$19.99
22 Sep 2014 EARLY ACCESS
1 Aug 2017 FULL RELEASE
(124229)
Game information
$19.99
22 Sep 2014 EARLY ACCESS
1 Aug 2017 FULL RELEASE
(124229)
Total GrossTotal Net
$72M$43M
Gross
June 2026
Net
June 2026
Only for membersCopies Sold
3.9M
New owners
June 2026
Only for membersSales
Category Ranking History -
Owners
Steam Copies Sold & Revenue by Player Language
Game context & FAQ
Steam list price (this language tier)
USD storefront tier (default international): $6.79. USD reference tier: $6.79.
Since the first snapshot we logged on 2014-09-22, the Steam USD tier moved about -66%.
Quick answers
- What Steam list-price tier does GameSensor mirror for The Long Dark on this localized page?
- Our snapshot on 2026-07-04 shows about $6.79 for the storefront tier paired with this language view, alongside a USD tier of $6.79. Those are informational list tiers before VAT or running discounts.
- How are Steam copies sold and gross revenue computed?
- They’re modeled estimates from Steam review throughput, inferred player languages, historical price ladders per currency, and whether the SKU was temporarily free-not official Valve financials. See the indie methodology guide for formulas.
- Where do I find language mix data for The Long Dark?
- Look for “Steam Copies Sold & Revenue by Player Language” above; it breaks review volume down by Steam’s detected languages, which also drives our regional revenue weighting.
- Was The Long Dark ever Early Access on Steam?
- Yes. Early Access began on 2014-09-22 and the public 1.0 window is 2017-08-01; compare marketing beats before and after each milestone.
- How volatile is the USD tier list price for The Long Dark?
- Between 2014-09-22 and the latest snapshot we store, the USD tier moved roughly -66%.
Information
The Long Dark was released on Steam on September 22, 2014 and has been available for 10 months.
According to GameSensor analytics, in June 2026, the game sold 10K copies, generating a total Steam revenue of $200K. These numbers reflect strong interest from players and steady commercial performance.
This is the 1th title released by Hinterland Studio Inc., demonstrating consistent production output and a stable release cycle.
A key factor driving the performance of The Long Dark is its international audience. The Steam player-language distribution shows that users primarily play the game in:
• English
• Russian
• Traditional Chinese.
Language distribution directly affects buying behavior, regional sales peaks, and long-term retention. Games with a diverse multilingual audience usually demonstrate stronger global performance and broader revenue stability.
The current Steam user rating for The Long Dark is positively.
Overall, sales are 100% lower compared to the average performance of the last 1 paid titles released by Hinterland Studio Inc.. This comparison helps position The Long Dark within the studio’s broader commercial history.
Within the full catalog of the publisher Hinterland Studio Inc., The Long Dark currently ranks 1 among the most financially successful projects on Steam.
Only game sales are included in the calculations, DLC sales and in-app purchases are excluded.
The Long Dark: the storefront tied to USD storefront tier (default international) shows $6.79 as of 2026-07-04, with USD reference $6.79. We plug these tracked tiers into the review-based gross model.
The Long Dark shipped on Steam as Early Access on 2014-09-22 and lists a 1.0 date of 2017-08-01; benchmarking should split those windows.