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Green HellVSThe Forest

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Green Hell

Green Hell

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
82Popularity
40Value
82
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
in 15 days
−90% $2.50
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VS
The Forest

The Forest

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
91Popularity
47Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 15 hours
−1% $19.81
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Winner

Green Hell wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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9
Green Hell
9 of 15 metrics
The Forest
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.50 Wins
$19.81 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$19.64 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-1% -
Sales Frequency
187 price changes Wins
42 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.1% positive -
95.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
77.9K -
578.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
66.3K -
553.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
11.6K Wins
25.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.7K -
3.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
77.8K -
564.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
68 Wins
45 -
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
16 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 Wins
Apr 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGreen Hell

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeThe Forest

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Green Hell
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

Green Hell

Green Hell

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The Forest

The Forest

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Green Hell

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

85% positive (77,899 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
77,899 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.50 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.41)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-41% player decline
2,551 concurrent players — solid base
178 new reviews — still being discovered
77,899 total reviews — major title

The Forest

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (578,566 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
578,566 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$19.81 — reasonable price
1% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-22% minor player decrease
3,166 concurrent players — solid base
168 new reviews — still being discovered
578,566 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsGreen HellThe Forest
Release Date
September 5, 2019
April 30, 2018
Developers
Creepy Jar
Endnight Games Ltd
Publishers
Creepy Jar
Endnight Games Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
68
45

Green Hell

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

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
Which is better: Green Hell or The Forest?

Green Hell won the comparison against The Forest 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 Green Hell worth buying over The Forest?

Based on the metrics, Green Hell 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. Green Hell currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC

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