The rhythm of the axe hitting bark creates a hypnotic loop that keeps players hooked well past the ten-hour mark, backed by an 86 percent post-release approval across 414 sampled reviews. While overall historical sentiment sits at 86 percent positive among 972 total reviews, forest-dwellers find themselves wanting deeper groves to explore.
What it's about: Saisissez votre hache, montez à bord de la draisine et perdez-vous dans la forêt. Coupez des arbres, améliorez votre équipement et profitez de la balade - seul ou avec un ami.
In-game
« So, its Sons of the Forest without base building or cannibals trying to kill you every couple of minutes. Honestly, I sat down and chopped down trees for 2 hours last night and will probably do the same tonight. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played2« Fun game. Chased after my cart many times. Peaceful. Do wish there was more biomes/upgrades, but still very relaxing. Tree felling OP, love it. Scratched my itch. Hard to find raccoons, very hard. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played1« A beautiful and relaxing game, but it needs more content! Add animals, fishing, hiking, cabin building, and more... »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1« chill cozy 3 - 5 hour time killer. Also I can't believe over 75 % didn't buy the pet shelter for your dog. Im disappointed. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played11« I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards ／＞ フ | _ _ l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿_ヽ_)__) ＼二つ »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played1« Chill vibes, great visuals, but gets old fast. A cozy 3-hour time-killer, nothing more »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played1
« I'm not saying it's not entertaining, but it's just SO simple. There's really so little to it that I just can't recommend it as a full game. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played1« the game does not last long at all if your looking for game to buy just to have an hour of fun be my guest but thats all there is to it its worth more like 3 bucks than 6 to be honest »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« About as interesting as brushing my teeth. Not worth the price in the slightest. A waste of time without a hint of creativity or interest. Not even good to waste time. Wouldn't buy it even on sales. Learn from my mistakes. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« Makes it self seem as a calming game then you find out the "Secret boss" is an achievement and is buggy as all heck. If you care about achievements avoid the game. Other than that its probably moreso a 2.99 game not a 7.99 game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« Stop adding new steam achievements »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played2« Incredible game with incredible devs »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played1
In players' words
« So, its Sons of the Forest without base building or cannibals trying to kill you every couple of minutes. Honestly, I sat down and chopped down trees for 2 hours last night and will probably do the same tonight. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played2« I'm not saying it's not entertaining, but it's just SO simple. There's really so little to it that I just can't recommend it as a full game. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played1« Fun game. Chased after my cart many times. Peaceful. Do wish there was more biomes/upgrades, but still very relaxing. Tree felling OP, love it. Scratched my itch. Hard to find raccoons, very hard. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played1« the game does not last long at all if your looking for game to buy just to have an hour of fun be my guest but thats all there is to it its worth more like 3 bucks than 6 to be honest »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« A beautiful and relaxing game, but it needs more content! Add animals, fishing, hiking, cabin building, and more... »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1« About as interesting as brushing my teeth. Not worth the price in the slightest. A waste of time without a hint of creativity or interest. Not even good to waste time. Wouldn't buy it even on sales. Learn from my mistakes. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« chill cozy 3 - 5 hour time killer. Also I can't believe over 75 % didn't buy the pet shelter for your dog. Im disappointed. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played11« Makes it self seem as a calming game then you find out the "Secret boss" is an achievement and is buggy as all heck. If you care about achievements avoid the game. Other than that its probably moreso a 2.99 game not a 7.99 game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards ／＞ フ | _ _ l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿_ヽ_)__) ＼二つ »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played1« Stop adding new steam achievements »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played2« Chill vibes, great visuals, but gets old fast. A cozy 3-hour time-killer, nothing more »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played1« Incredible game with incredible devs »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=156
Content / longevity
27 % pos · n=60
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=36
Value for money
46 % pos · n=28
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=22
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=12
Performance
22 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
86 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
156
128
7
21
Content / longevity
60
16
8
36
Graphics / art
36
34
0
2
Value for money
28
13
1
14
Audio / music
22
20
1
1
Stability / bugs
12
2
1
9
Performance
9
2
1
6
Multiplayer
7
6
0
1
Story / writing
6
3
0
3
Interface / UX
5
1
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.
<2h
50 % (n=32)
2-10h
89 % (n=352)
10-25h
92 % (n=26)
>25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 19, 2026 · All-time low: €6.52 (Sep 12, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,6 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 48,1 % of players.
Core mechanics hit the sweet spot of relaxation: 128 positive mentions out of 156 regarding gameplay.
Visuals charm the woodland stroll: 34 positive mentions out of 36 for graphics.
Audio design grounds the digital timber cutting: 20 positive mentions out of 22 for audio.
Cooperative woodcutting delivers smiles: 6 positive mentions out of 7 for multiplayer.
Weaknesses
The canopy feels thin, with content drawing 36 negative mentions out of 60.
Technical stumbles plague the foliage: 9 negative mentions out of 12 concerning bugs.
Performance dips under heavy timber loads: 6 negative mentions out of 9 for performance.
Who is it for?
Casual simulation enthusiasts seeking a serene, low-stress digital chopping retreat that plays best in short bursts.
Is A Game About Chopping Trees worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 86% of 972 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics hit the sweet spot of relaxation. Current price: 6,52€ (20% off).
Verdict
A Game About Chopping Trees delivers a soothing canopy of audiovisual calm that successfully engages players for hours, though it ultimately runs out of lumber too quickly. Despite minor performance hiccups and a hunger for more content, its 86 percent post-release positive rating proves the forest is worth visiting.
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