Deal | This open-world survival game, praised by 95% of players, is 80% off on Steam

Developed and published by Endnight Games Ltd, The Forest is a survival game set in a wild, mysterious, and dangerous world. And now, thanks to an 80% discount, it is available for $3.99.

In this game, you play as Eric LeBlanc, a plane crash survivor stranded on an island, and your goal will be to find your son, Timmy, who has been kidnapped. Like many games of this kind, you'll have to explore forests and caves, gather resources, and use them to build your shelter.

However, you are not alone on this island. Throughout your adventure, you will encounter cannibals who may remain passive or become aggressive, especially at night. If that happens, dodge their attacks, use your weapons to defeat them and protect your base. In addition, a co-op mode with up to eight players is also available.

On Steam, 95% of its 685,949 reviews are positive. Meanwhile, on Metacritic, The Forest has a Metascore of 83 and a user score of 7.5. Many players love its survival mechanics. In addition, its story is also praised. It unfolds as you progress and features several twists and turns. Players also praise the enemies and the terrifying atmosphere they bring to the game.

However, while it has many strengths, it is not without its flaws. Indeed, many bugs have been reported and remain unfixed. The user interface has also come under criticism, and the AI is considered poor. Finally, according to SteamDB, it will return to $19.99 on November 2, 2026.

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