Sons Of The Forest vs Subnautica 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sons Of The Forest wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Sons Of The Forest is R$31.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sons Of The Forest | Subnautica 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 55 |
| Quality | 72 | 74 |
| Value | 41 | 40 |
| Popularity | 48 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 88.99 | R$ 119.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.6% positive | 91.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 1.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Sons Of The Forest | Subnautica 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 22, 2024 | May 14, 2026 |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | Newnight | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sons Of The Forest or Subnautica 2?
Sons Of The Forest won the comparison against Subnautica 2 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 Sons Of The Forest worth buying over Subnautica 2?
Based on the metrics, Sons Of 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. Sons Of The Forest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC