- Immersive horror with sound design and darkness enhancing tension for groups.
- Social enjoyment thrives with friends, making base-building and chaos memorable.
- Stunning natural visuals and world-building offer shared exploration rewards.
1–8 players · horror · survival · chaos
The Forest
The Forest is a 1–8-player co-op pick for a group that wants a story worth retelling.
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8.8game quality
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See what your group is getting into.
Why it works
It gives the group a clear job, enough room for improvisation, and plenty of opportunities for a plan to go sideways.
Before you start
Get everyone in voice chat before the first bad idea.
Best for
medium sessions, 4/5 voice-chat energy, and horror + survival + chaos vibes.
steam player signal · evidence-led
What players praise — and complain about.
- Lack of direction frustrates progression, leaving groups aimless mid-game.
- Unskippable credits annoy multiplayer sessions, breaking immersion repeatedly.
- Broken save systems erase progress, ruining cooperative efforts and trust.
Best for1–8 friends who want horror and survival and chaos sessions.
Watch out forGet everyone in voice chat before the first bad idea.
the group-chat forecast
What tonight will probably look like
The Forest is a 1–8-player co-op pick for a group that wants a story worth retelling. It gives the group a clear job, enough room for improvisation, and plenty of opportunities for a plan to go sideways.
Group size1–8 players
Player capNo cap-raising mod tracked
Session shapemedium loop · horror / survival / chaos
Steam snapshot96% positive
Current price$19.99
ReleasedApr 30, 2018
Vibe tagshorror · survival · chaos
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Before your group commits
How many people can play The Forest?
The Forest supports 1–8 players natively.
Is The Forest worth playing with friends?
It gives the group a clear job, enough room for improvisation, and plenty of opportunities for a plan to go sideways.
What should we know before playing The Forest?
Get everyone in voice chat before the first bad idea.
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