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The Long Dark: Iron Road

THE LONG DARK Survival Expansion. Welcome to Cauldron Island. Lost to history, hiding a mystery. Restore & activate a century-old train to journey deep along the caldera’s spine & uncover a dark secret. What you discover in the end will change how you survive in this Aurora-changed world, forever.

Release date
October 27, 2026
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Publisher
Hinterland Studio Inc.
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★ 6.3/10Steam · 314 ratings
SteamLast checked October 31, 2026

Most helpful8

Not recommended
I don't think early access excuses my problems with this DLC. The only time I had fun was exploring the first island you arrive at…
Not recommended
I love the long dark, but an early access DLC that cost more than the base game, and will go up over time is too…
Not recommended
Raph, I really hope you read this. You're not a good writer. People like The Long Dark *despite* your writing, not because of it. The…
Recommended
This is possibly in the most early access state Of any Hinderland game on release The bones are extremely good But there's just no meat…
Not recommended
Just imagine if the game's art director didn't have screenwriting ambitions — we’d probably be getting a new map every year, wouldn't we? The audio…
Recommended
I have had this game since 2015 and let me tell you its been quite the journey Along with the tales from the far journey…
Not recommended
I think this plus Wintermute has confirmed to me that there is a fundamental misalignment on what I like about TLD and what Hinterland wants…
Not recommended
I've been playing The Long Dark for years and am a huge fan. BUT, unless you are prepared to deal with massive game breaking bugs…

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Not recommended
I doubt that I'll get a refund but I'm going to request it. I can't believe I'm saying that. TLD has been my all-time favorite…
Not recommended
Greed... Greed. ABSOLUTE GREED! This is the current motto of "Hinterland" studio. Greed not only for money, but also for the content they create, as…
Recommended
Not understanding all the negativity I'm seeing Iron Road get in these reviews and elsewhere. I've been playing TLD since release on various platforms. I…
Recommended
Had to post a review after reading some of the negative ones. As for me, I play misery and stopped after over 1k days. Considered…
Recommended
My first hours on Anna Island in the 48 hours after launch really gave me a sense of psychological danger, despite playing on Stalker, armed…
Not recommended
I bought the DLC immediately for support, but to be honest, I already had a feeling it won't be good currently because it's in EA.…
Not recommended
is this even the same game anmore? i feel like the train breaks it. ive been here since fluffy in hydro
Not recommended
*Minor spoilers ahead* Here's the deal: I do see the vision and I don't have a fully negative outlook on this DLC, especially considering that…

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