Hand Simulator: Horror vs The Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Forest wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hand Simulator: Horror is R$27.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hand Simulator: Horror | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 63 |
| Quality | 59 | 91 |
| Value | 42 | 35 |
| Popularity | 46 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 10.49 | R$ 37.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.1% positive | 95.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hand Simulator: Horror
Side by side over time
Hand Simulator: HorrorThe Forest
Details and requirements
| Item | Hand Simulator: Horror | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 22, 2020 | April 30, 2018 |
| Developers | HFM Games | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publishers | HFM Games | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Quad Core Processor |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hand Simulator: Horror or The Forest?
The Forest won the comparison against Hand Simulator: Horror 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 Hand Simulator: Horror 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. Hand Simulator: Horror currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC