The Long Dark is a first-person survival game developed and published by Hinterland Studio. Released in 2017 after an earlier Early Access period, it is set in the frozen Canadian wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster wipes out modern technology. Players must manage cold, hunger, fatigue, wildlife threats, and scarce supplies while exploring alone. The game is widely known for its quiet atmosphere, thoughtful survival systems, and its focus on nature rather than zombies or fast action.