SurvivalSons of the Forest
Survival · 2024
Sons of the Forest
A standout survival release for PC players.
Sons of the Forest delivers one of the more memorable Survival experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Sons of the Forest is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for survival games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 390
- Storage
- 60 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
- Storage
- 150 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.
Co-op runs of Sons of the Forest with friends end up being the highlight of the week.
Open world of Sons of the Forest is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Sons of the Forest respects your time. No filler, just the good stuff.
Devs of Sons of the Forest clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.
Story beats in Sons of the Forest hit hard. Did not expect that ending.
Combat in Sons of the Forest feels weighty in the best possible way.
Soundtrack in Sons of the Forest is on repeat in my playlist now.
Sons of the Forest runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.