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Granny RemakeVSThe Forest

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Granny Remake

Granny Remake

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
27Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now
VS
The Forest

The Forest

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
91Popularity
47Value
48
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-3% $19.33
Buy Now

Winner

The Forest wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Granny Remake
5 of 15 metrics
The Forest
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 Wins
$19.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$19.87 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-3% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.7% positive -
95.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
570.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
545.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
326 Wins
25.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
3.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
564.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
9 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2023 Wins
Apr 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGranny Remake

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeThe Forest

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Granny Remake
The Forest

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Granny Remake

Granny Remake

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now
The Forest

The Forest

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -3% $19.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Granny Remake

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (1,886 reviews) — mostly positive
1,886 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+5% player growth
20 concurrent players — niche audience

The Forest

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (570,584 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
570,584 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.33 — reasonable price
3% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +84%
4,202 concurrent players — solid base
240 new reviews — still being discovered
570,584 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGranny RemakeThe Forest
Release Date
July 19, 2023
April 30, 2018
Developers
FerriteLabs
Endnight Games Ltd
Publishers
FerriteLabs
Endnight Games Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
9
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Granny Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Ryzen 5-2600 | Intel i5-8400
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RX 570 | GTX 1060 | 3GB+ Vram
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • VR Support: no

The Forest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Granny Remake or The Forest?

The Forest won the comparison against Granny Remake based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Granny Remake worth buying over The Forest?

Based on the metrics, The Forest won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Forest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC

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