Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX®-compatible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC Notes supplémentaires : 32bit windows users need to ensure they have at least 4gb of ram usable on their system.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Quad Core Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX®-compatible
The Forest
Over 40 percent of players sink upward of 25 hours into the wilderness, yielding a towering 96 percent overall approval across 678,028 reviews. Recent post-launch reception remains steadfast at 93 percent positive out of 496 sampled evaluations.
What it's about: As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 74 | 63 | 4 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 27 | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Multiplayer | 20 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 31, 2014 · All-time low: €1.67 (Dec 19, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics anchor the experience firmly, with 63 positive mentions out of 74 regarding gameplay.
- Cooperative sessions thrive intensely, evidenced by 19 positive mentions out of 20 for multiplayer.
- Visuals impress deep within the canopy, capturing 14 positive mentions out of 15 for graphics.
- Narrative threads pull players forward through the dread, supported by 19 positive mentions out of 27 for story.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability mars the journey entirely, cited by 9 negative mentions out of 9 specifically for bugs.
- Interface frustrations disrupt navigation, gathering 3 negative mentions out of 3 for the user interface.
Who is it for?
Survivalists and co-op groups craving a tense, atmospheric wilderness expedition where exploration meets relentless dread.
Is The Forest worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 678,028 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics anchor the experience firmly. Current price: 16,79€.
Verdict
A modern survival classic that delivers lasting cooperative thrills despite lingering technical flaws. With a sustained post-release positive rating of 93 percent out of 496 reviews, it remains an essential woodland nightmare.
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