The ForestVSThe Infected
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Winner
The Forest wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
The Forest
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active: niche experience.
The Infected
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
The Forest
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
The Infected
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+ (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB +
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred)
Which is better: The Forest or The Infected?
The Forest won the comparison against The Infected 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 The Forest worth buying over The Infected?
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. The Infected currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC