The Long Dark is a life experience. It's finding moments of calm and beauty despite difficult times. It's focusing on the next best step to survive. Whilst real life is overwhelming, in game you focus on your next imperative and it's almost meditative. It's finding your why, and playing it your way.
If you're looking for an amazing game with a hauntingly beautiful world to get lost in, grab The Long Dark while it's on offer. It's vast & gorgeous & punishing in the way only the best games are - when you get into trouble (which you will, a LOT), you'll only have yourself to blame. Also... 1/