Yes, worth buying.
At $19.99. It has been as low as $4.39.
- Story and characters: 101 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 59 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 39 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 30 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 23 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 680k player reviews · updated 4 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
While The Forest thrives as a sandbox, it also hides a surprisingly emotional and mysterious narrative.
Thank you to the developers of this game for providing such excellent gameplay.
For an indie title, the visuals are impressive.
Overall, you either play in co-op and move forward by surviving, or you follow the story.
The cooperative multiplayer elevates the experience, whether you’re fending off a mutant horde together or simply chopping down trees alongside friends.
The graphics are beautiful, and the sound effects really make you feel like you're alone in the middle of a wild forest.
+1 more the community rallied around
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Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $4.39.
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