Sir, You Are Being Hunted vs The Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Forest wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sir, You Are Being Hunted is $15.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sir, You Are Being Hunted | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 63 |
| Quality | 71 | 91 |
| Value | 52 | 39 |
| Popularity | 28 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.86 | $19.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.6% positive | 95.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 3.2K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Sir, You Are Being HuntedThe Forest
Details and requirements
| Item | Sir, You Are Being Hunted | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2014 | April 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Big Robot Ltd | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publishers | Big Robot Ltd | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, Windows 8 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | QuadCore 2.0 GHz + | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or better, 512MB+ VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sir, You Are Being Hunted or The Forest?
The Forest won the comparison against Sir, You Are Being Hunted 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 Sir, You Are Being Hunted 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. Sir, You Are Being Hunted currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC