91% rated survival game classic The Long Dark explodes on Steam after big update
Between Rust, The Forest, Sons of the Forests, and dozens of others, I've played a lot of survival games in recent years. But The Long Dark sticks in my memory the most vividly. Hinterland has created something that truly combines brutality and beauty. As much as it's a cruel, often violent battle to stay alive, The Long Dark can be peaceful, meditative and serene - the small moments where you're finally safe in a cabin somewhere, sipping on the remnants of your stove-brewed cup of coffee, have more power because you've had to earn them and fight for them. First released all the way back in 2014, The Long Dark has come a long way, and now it's blowing up on Steam thanks to a transformative new update.
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