The Longest Walk

A biographical walking simulator about depression and suicidal thoughts

Alexander Tarvet · Published by Somewhat Unsettling, Abertay Game Lab · Released Sep 9, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 452
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jul 21, 2024
Minimum PC: 6800 (1GB); 8 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Longest Walk?

This free, first-person walking simulator follows a linear route as you listen to the developer's father describe his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts. The narration comes from an edited interview, and a playthrough lasts about nine and a half minutes.

For you if...

+you are interested in personal, documentary-style accounts of mental health
+you prefer brief, linear experiences over extended campaigns

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles or action beyond simply walking
−you prefer to avoid frank discussions of suicide

What players say

95% of 452 reviews are positive

Players praise the candid narration and say the account reflects their own experiences with depression. A reviewer argues that the story gains little from being presented as a game.

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The Longest Walk system requirements

Minimum: 6800 (1GB), 8 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX-6100
Graphics: AMD Radeon 6800 (1GB)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 601 MB available space
Notes: Playable, but choppy framerate.

Does The Longest Walk have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Longest Walk run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Longest Walk 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