Best Laptops for The Long Dark
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. It's an indie action & adventure game developed and released by by Hinterland Studio Inc released in 2017. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Laptop Requirements for The Long Dark
The system requirements are lightweight; virtually any recent laptop will work for playing The Long Dark.
8gb RAM requirement is easily met, though 4gb is enough to hit the baseline.
Windows System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
- Graphics Processing Unit: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
- Storage space: 7 GB available space
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
- Graphics Processing Unit: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
- Storage space: 7 GB available space
Best Windows Laptops for The Long Dark
These laptops meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.
Budget Windows Laptops for The Long Dark
These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.
Mac System Requirements
- Operating System: OSX 10.9.3
- Processor: Core i7 @ 2.7GHz+
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
- Graphics Processing Unit: Dedicated standalone GPU w/ 1GB+ VRAM
- Storage space: 7 GB available space
Recommended Macbooks for The Long Dark
These laptops meet the system requirements stated by the developer. Macbooks with M1 or M2 CPU may require Rosetta 2 to run the game.
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