The Long Dark sales estimate
The Long Dark is an adventure game by Hinterland Studio Inc., released on Steam on August 1, 2017 at $19.99. It has 111,290 Steam reviews (Very Positive, 88% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 3.3M and 8.3M copies on Steam, for $23 million to $58 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 3,338,700 | 5,898,370 | 8,346,750 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $23,209,716 | $41,003,831 | $58,024,289 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Release date | August 1, 2017 |
| Price | $19.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 111,290 · Very Positive · 88% positive |
| Genres | Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Links | Steam store page · Website |
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.From the Steam store page
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