Outbreak Island vs The Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Forest wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Outbreak Island is $14.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Outbreak Island | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 63 |
| Quality | 64 | 91 |
| Value | 74 | 39 |
| Popularity | 24 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $19.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.5% positive | 95.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 26 | 3.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Outbreak Island | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2025 | April 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Tiny Magicians | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publishers | Tiny Magicians, HypeTrain Digital | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 / (64-bit only) | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Outbreak Island or The Forest?
The Forest won the comparison against Outbreak Island 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 Outbreak Island 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. Outbreak Island currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC