Impulse is running, fear is certain, but these should not pull you down. The temperature is realistic, you can track your calorie count, and parasites could even infest the meat you hunt. You have to survive in the cold and face other challenges Nature offers you. This was due to a geomagnetic issue that caused its rapid change. Long Dark offers you adventure, action, and survival in a world overrun by snow, frozen at all corners.
You could begin in a land of zombies, monsters, dinosaurs, and even fellow humans that are enemy soldiers but it is your ultimate challenge to survive eventually by employing various resources. Survival games come in different ways and with different challenges. The Long Dark developed by Hinterland Studios is such a game that can intrigue and satisfy your urge as you struggle to survive.
If a video game cannot engage you intently, then you might lose focus on achieving the objective.