Can I Run The Forest?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz | Quad Core Processor | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 | — |
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About
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run The Forest on my PC?
To run The Forest you need at least a GeForce 8800 GT, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 560, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for The Forest?
The Forest minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT, CPU: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 5 GB, DirectX: Version 9.0.
What are the recommended specs for The Forest?
The Forest recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, CPU: Quad Core Processor, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 5 GB, DirectX: Version 9.0.
How many GB is The Forest?
The Forest requires at least 5 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Forest?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for The Forest. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is The Forest CPU or GPU intensive?
The Forest is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run The Forest?
Yes, The Forest is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run The Forest?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for The Forest and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
