In 2014, the survival horror game titled The Forest was released in early access on Steam.
At that time, The Forest quickly gained significant attention and became a staple in the survival game genre, building a unique gameplay style that set it apart from other survival horror titles available.
Ten years later, while many titles have faded into obscurity, The Forest has made a remarkable comeback. Based on Steam data, this game has unexpectedly reached a peak player count of 97,964 at the same time.
The reason is quite simple. It’s not due to updates with new content or gameplay changes, but rather the ongoing Steam Winter Sale. With discounts of up to 90%, the current price of The Forest is only 20,000 VND – a fantastic deal considering the quality it offers.
This can be seen as the most straightforward explanation for The Forest’s current hot status. Notably, even when its successor, Sons of the Forest, made a significant impact on Steam in 2023, the peak player count for that game was only about 78,000. There have been many occasions when The Forest’s price had dropped below 100,000 VND, but a price of 20,000 VND during this Steam Winter Sale has never happened before.
The promotional campaign for The Forest will continue until January 3 of next year. Therefore, players still have plenty of time to add this quality survival game to their gaming library.
