The Longing
- First release
- Mar 05, 2020
- Developer
- Studio Seufz
- Publisher
- Application Systems Heidelberg, SmashGames
- Engine
- Unity
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Simulator, Puzzle · Fantasy
- Platforms
- Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 05, 2020
- Mac
- Mar 05, 2020
- Linux
- Mar 05, 2020
All 5 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Apr 14, 2021
- Android
- Nov 29, 2023
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 33h
- Completionist
- 2960h
- Age ratings
- USK 6GRAC ALLClassInd 14ESRB E10+PEGI 12
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- External links
- Discord (opens in a new tab)Google Play (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- idle game
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 70
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 33h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 2960h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 7,007 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Point & Click
- Walking Simulator
- Idler
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- 2D
- Underground
- Multiple Endings
- Exploration
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Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- German Computer Game Award for Best Debut — 2020
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Add-ons & Ports
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