The Forest
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.
Community Consensus
Based on analysis of player reviews
AI Analysis
Multiple reviews consistently praise the game's immersive survival horror atmosphere and terrifying AI enemies that watch and stalk players. The multiplayer aspect is repeatedly highlighted as transformative and highly enjoyable, with many reviewers specifically recommending playing with friends. The addictive nature of the building/crafting system and survival mechanics is mentioned across numerous reviews, with players getting absorbed in base-building even at the expense of the main story objective.
The Verdict
If you enjoy survival horror with addictive building mechanics, The Forest is absolutely worth picking up — ideally with a friend, as co-op transforms it from a solid experience into a genuinely hilarious and terrifying one. It has some bugs and can feel a little rough around the edges, so grabbing it on sale (where it can drop to just a couple of euros) makes it an easy recommendation.
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Updated Jul 30, 2026
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