The Long Road North
An interactive music video where exploration changes the soundtrack
North Kingdom Games · Released Apr 28, 2022
- 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
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
The Long Road North system requirements
Minimum: GTX 2080, 16 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- 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