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The Long Road North

An interactive music video where exploration changes the soundtrack

North Kingdom Games · Released Apr 28, 2022

ActionAdventureCasualFree To PlayIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 111
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Apr 28, 2022
Minimum PC
GTX 2080
16 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Long Road North?

Set to Cult of Luna's "Cold Burn," this free, single-player adventure follows a lost light seeking the Mother Light at the center of a surreal maze. You navigate its landscapes, fight dark tornadoes, and collect other lights. Gathering enough lights in each section unlocks artwork at the end.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy metal music paired with abstract visuals
  • +you prefer brief experiences focused on exploration and collecting

Not for you if...

  • −you want a lengthy adventure with complex gameplay

What players say

85% of 111 reviews are positive

Players praise the music and how well the visuals complement it, though several describe the gameplay as limited. Some also report performance problems and imprecise controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Long Road North system requirements

Minimum: GTX 2080, 16 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i7 9700K
Graphics
GTX 2080
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Does The Long Road North have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Long Road North run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Long Road North use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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