The Last of Us™ Part I — Is It Worth Playing?

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show.

Mar 2023+468 followers/wkHorrorby Naughty Dog LLC$29.99
Quick verdict The Last of Us™ Part I holds 82% positive across 41,105 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, it's an easy one to check out.

About The Last of Us™ Part I

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us™, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever. Built for PC The Last of Us Part I PC release brings with it plenty of PC features to bring Joel and Ellie’s tense and unforgettable journey to life. This version of The Last of Us Part I is optimized for PC with PC-centric quality-of-life enhancements. Part I will feature AMD FSR 2.2 support*, Nvidia DLSS Super Resolution support*, VSync and frame rate cap options, and a host of features designed specifically for PC, including adjustable Texture Quality, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, and more. Through the experiences of Joel and Ellie, PC players can fully immerse themselves in beautiful yet haunting environments in stunning detail with true 4K resolutions**. From the harsh, oppressive streets of the Boston QZ to the overgrown and abandoned homes of Bill’s Town to so much more, embark on a beautiful journey across the United States of America with Ultra-Wide Monitor Support for both 21:9 Ultrawide and 32:9 Super Ultrawide aspect ratios. Experience all these locations, stealthily sneaking through abandoned homes and cities (and picking their drawers and cabinets clean looking for supplies) or engage in tense, captivating action with 3D audio support to better hear the rustle of leaves, the crack of glass, or the footfalls of enemies trying to ambush you***. AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution 2 Supercharge your framerates and fight for survival as Joel and Ellie with next-level temporal upscaling technology from AMD. FSR 2 uses cutting-edge algorithms to boost your framerates and deliver high-quality, high-resolution game experiences in The Last of Us Part I across a wide range of compatible graphics cards. Peripheral Support The Last of Us Part I on PC features DualSense support through a wired connection so players can feel the impact of battle, the rumble of a tank rolling by, and so much more through haptic feedback and dynamic triggers. With support for the DualShock 4 controller, a wide range of other gamepads, and keyboard and mouse, players can adjust their playstyle to suit their preferences. The PC release includes a number of new control customization options including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings for keyboard and mouse control, an adaptive mode that allows players to combine keyboard and controller inputs, and more. Part I’s PC launch will also include The Last of Us Part I’s suite of accessibility features so that players can adjust the experience to suit their needs and preferences. * Compatible PC and graphics card required for enhanced graphics. ** Compatible PC, graphics card, and 4K display device required. *** 3D Audio requires stereo headphones or compatible speakers.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Followers
246,304
Followers / week
+468
24h peak players
2,559
Steam reviews
82% · 41,105
Genre
Horror
Developer
Naughty Dog LLC
Release
Mar 2023
Price
$29.99

Should You Play The Last of Us™ Part I?

Who it's for: fans of Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us™, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie an…

The Last of Us™ Part I is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) · Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) · Storage: 100 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) · Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) · Storage: 100 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

The Last of Us™ Part I — Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Last of Us™ Part I release?
The Last of Us™ Part I released on Mar 2023 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is The Last of Us™ Part I?
The Last of Us™ Part I is a Horror game. Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show.
Is The Last of Us™ Part I multiplayer or co-op?
No — The Last of Us™ Part I is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is The Last of Us™ Part I on Steam Deck or consoles?
The Last of Us™ Part I runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does The Last of Us™ Part I cost?
The Last of Us™ Part I is priced at $29.99 on Steam.
What are The Last of Us™ Part I's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is The Last of Us™ Part I worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 82% of The Last of Us™ Part I's 41,105 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made The Last of Us™ Part I?
The Last of Us™ Part I is developed by Naughty Dog LLC and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.
What games is The Last of Us™ Part I similar to?
The Last of Us™ Part I sits alongside Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.
What platforms is The Last of Us™ Part I on?
The Last of Us™ Part I is available on Windows.

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