The Forest vs Winter Survival
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. Winter Survival is $11.79 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Forest | Winter Survival |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 51 |
| Quality | 91 | 53 |
| Value | 39 | 70 |
| Popularity | 48 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.38 | $7.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.6% positive | 62.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.2K | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Forest | Winter Survival |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 30, 2018 | November 19, 2025 |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | DRAGO entertainment |
| Publishers | Endnight Games Ltd | DRAGO entertainment, HeartBeat Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Forest or Winter Survival?
The Forest won the comparison against Winter Survival 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 Winter Survival?
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. Winter Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC