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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD (Preferred)

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD (Preferred)

Sons Of The Forest

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Released February 22, 2024
sample: 497 reviews posted after launch (129 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 313,649 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 78/100 (9 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+12)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Veterans are logging over 25 hours deep in the woods with a staggering 95 percent of those long-term players leaving satisfied. Across 497 sampled reviews since launch, the post-release reception holds strong at 90 percent positive.

What it's about: En mission sur une île isolée pour retrouver un milliardaire porté disparu, vous découvrez un monde de cauchemar infesté de cannibales. Par vous-même ou avec l'aide d'amis, fabriquez, construisez et luttez pour votre survie dans ce jeu de simulation de survie horrifique.

In-game

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« uilt my first base and it’s fun, but with only the book we have, there aren’t enough base items or variety. They could add more detailed crafting options and decorations to make bases more unique. »
👍 anonymous review · 1200 h played111
« Step 1 Install game Step 2 launch game Step 3 enjoy peace for like 3 days Step 4 never experience peace again Step 5 marry kelvin »
👍 anonymous review · 160 h played111043
« I was looking for a totally brutal game like Raft, where you can just slay fish for no reason. I thought maybe I'd play subnautica 2, but the devs recommended this instead. It doesn't disappoint. »
👍 anonymous review · 120 h played4432
« compared to the first one i prefer that one overall. the first one felt more creepy/scary. i do enjoy the building part in this one though. the graphics are really nice as all. still an awesome game both are worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« What felt missing in "The forest" this game makes it feel completed more better. Best open world survival in the market right now must play! I had soo much fun playing this with my homies we had chaos and laughter!!! XD »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played1
« This game seems fun and all but unfortunately my potato computer cannot run it, but seeing the gameplay from other youtubers I know I would like it if I was able to play the game »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played611
« Vraiment mauvais, c'est vraiment l'identique du 1, presque aucune nouveautés c'est archi ennuyant, foncez prendre des vrais jeux de survie coop parce que là c'est un pétard mouillé. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Jeux de marde si vous voulez construire. 7 days est 100 fois meilleur pour ca. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« une effluve de merde ! Le jeu est pourrie de malades »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Bien que le jeu soit beau et que les mécaniques sont encore plus travaillé que dans le premier, l'histoire est très mauvaise et mal travailler. Le jeu n'est clairement pas fini. »
👎 anonymous review · 74 h played
« Le jeu est beaucoup trop dur, on s'amuse pas »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« If your computer can handle it, it's one of the best games I've ever played; but it's more fun with friends. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played11

In players' words

« uilt my first base and it’s fun, but with only the book we have, there aren’t enough base items or variety. They could add more detailed crafting options and decorations to make bases more unique. »
👍 anonymous review · 1200 h played111
« Vraiment mauvais, c'est vraiment l'identique du 1, presque aucune nouveautés c'est archi ennuyant, foncez prendre des vrais jeux de survie coop parce que là c'est un pétard mouillé. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Step 1 Install game Step 2 launch game Step 3 enjoy peace for like 3 days Step 4 never experience peace again Step 5 marry kelvin »
👍 anonymous review · 160 h played111043
« Jeux de marde si vous voulez construire. 7 days est 100 fois meilleur pour ca. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I was looking for a totally brutal game like Raft, where you can just slay fish for no reason. I thought maybe I'd play subnautica 2, but the devs recommended this instead. It doesn't disappoint. »
👍 anonymous review · 120 h played4432
« une effluve de merde ! Le jeu est pourrie de malades »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« compared to the first one i prefer that one overall. the first one felt more creepy/scary. i do enjoy the building part in this one though. the graphics are really nice as all. still an awesome game both are worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Bien que le jeu soit beau et que les mécaniques sont encore plus travaillé que dans le premier, l'histoire est très mauvaise et mal travailler. Le jeu n'est clairement pas fini. »
👎 anonymous review · 74 h played
« What felt missing in "The forest" this game makes it feel completed more better. Best open world survival in the market right now must play! I had soo much fun playing this with my homies we had chaos and laughter!!! XD »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played1
« Le jeu est beaucoup trop dur, on s'amuse pas »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« This game seems fun and all but unfortunately my potato computer cannot run it, but seeing the gameplay from other youtubers I know I would like it if I was able to play the game »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played611
« If your computer can handle it, it's one of the best games I've ever played; but it's more fun with friends. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=76
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=32
Story / writing
43 % pos · n=28
Multiplayer
65 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=17
Performance
40 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7661411
Content / longevity3220111
Story / writing2812214
Multiplayer231526
Graphics / art171601
Performance10415
Value for money7700
Stability / bugs7007
Interface / UX4103
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 h.

<2h
58 % (n=12)
2-10h
88 % (n=95)
10-25h
87 % (n=169)
>25h
95 % (n=221)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
Dec 2025 : 100% positive100DecMay 2026 : 93% positive93MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€5.65€12.24€18.84€25.43€32.03202420252026€8.69

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 23, 2023 · All-time low: €8.69 (Mar 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,8 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h06

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Strengths

  • Survival mechanics and building drive the core loop, yielding 61 positive mentions out of 76 in gameplay.
  • Visual fidelity shines in the wilderness, with 16 positive mentions out of 17 dedicated to graphics.
  • Cooperative sessions deliver strong enjoyment, marked by 15 positive mentions out of 23 in multiplayer.
  • World expansion brings substantial variety, gathering 20 positive mentions out of 32 for overall content.

Weaknesses

  • Narrative execution divides the community, drawing 14 negative mentions out of 28 regarding the story.
  • Unstable code causes frustration, resulting in 7 negative mentions strictly about bugs.
  • Technical stability falters under pressure, showing 5 negative mentions out of 10 tied to performance.

Who is it for?

Survival enthusiasts and cooperative groups looking for a deep, visually impressive wilderness adventure to conquer together.

Is Sons Of The Forest worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 88% of 313,649 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Survival mechanics and building drive the core loop, yielding. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Sons of the Forest solidifies its place as an engaging survival sandbox once players push past initial technical hurdles. Backed by an 88 percent overall positive history on Steam, it rewards deep time investment in the wild.

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