The Forest

Crash-landed and stranded, you’re alone in the wilderness… until the cannibals come out to hunt. The Forest is survival horror turned immersive sandbox — build, explore, and survive in the darkest corners of nature and nightmare.

🌲 Build or Die: Camp to Fortress

Chop wood. Craft tools. Build a base before night falls—or stay unlit and become prey. Construct shelters, traps, and even ocean-front fortresses to withstand relentless threats.

🧠 Cannibals That Think (and Hunt)

These aren’t mindless monsters—they stalk, collaborate, erase torches, drag bones, and ambush your camp. Their AI makes every encounter unpredictable, visceral, and nerve-jangling.

🕳️ Underground Caves & Mutant Horror

Descend beneath the island into a maze of caverns, labs, and ancient ruins. Discover grotesque mutants, supernatural artifacts, and the twisted truth behind your son’s disappearance.

🤝 Solo or Coop—Chaos Scales

Go it alone… or team up (up to 8 players). Multiplayer doesn’t just add bodies, it multiplies tension. Functions like co-op discovery, shared narratives, and drops into emergent horror.

💡 Why It’s Still Legendary

Overwhelmingly Positive: 96% positive reviews from more than 600K players → approx. 4.8/5 rating.
Sales Hit: Over 5 million copies sold within months of launch.
Steam Deck Ready: Playable on Deck with solid performance in its native survival chaos.

🎨 Atmosphere & Experience

From daylight exploration to flickering torchlight and screaming camps at midnight, the island breathes life—and dread. Tight sound design and visuals layer the tension from calm forestry to frantic defense.

The Forest is not just a game—it’s a living nightmare you can build and survive… if you’re brave enough.