Can I Run The Forest?
Endnight Games Ltd · 2018
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.
Can You Run The Forest?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Forest’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Forest — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz | Quad Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →The Forest is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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The Forest System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Forest, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC Additional Notes: 32bit windows users need to ensure they have at least 4gb of ram usable on their system.
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Quad Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Forest — FAQ
Can I run The Forest?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in The Forest. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for The Forest?+
The Forest needs at least a Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can The Forest run without a graphics card?+
No — The Forest is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT).
How much RAM does The Forest need?+
The Forest officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.