Sons Of The Forest vs The Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Forest wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Forest is $10.61 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 | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 63 |
| Quality | 72 | 91 |
| Value | 41 | 39 |
| Popularity | 48 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $19.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.6% positive | 95.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.5K | 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 | Sons Of The Forest | The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 22, 2024 | April 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publishers | Newnight | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sons Of The Forest or The Forest?
The Forest won the comparison against Sons Of 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 Sons Of The Forest 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. Sons Of The Forest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC