The Forest — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 83 · Steam 96%)
- The price is well above its low (was €3.54) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
A first-person survival horror game: after a plane crash you are stranded on a peninsula inhabited by cannibalistic mutants. By day you chop wood, build shelter and search for your missing son; by night you defend against increasingly aggressive raids.
Did you know?
The game was built by Endnight Games, a team that started with just four people. Its success led to the 2023 sequel Sons of the Forest.
Best price today
€16.79
all-time low: official €3.69 · keyshop €3.54 (+374%)
The cheapest The Forest key right now costs €16.79 at Steam — the best of 9 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €3.54.
The average low over the past 4 months was €10.14.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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The Forest prices by store 6
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Official store | €16.79 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €16.86 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €17.46 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €18.25 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €19.56 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €22.92 |
Lowest — official stores
€3.69
Sept 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€3.54
Jul 2026
Price history
last 90 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026 | €3.69 | €4.19 |
| Aug 2026 | €16.79 | €16.54 |
| Jul 2026 | €16.79 | €3.54 |
| Jun 2026 | €16.79 | €16.86 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Steam, K4G, GameSeal, Kinguin, Driffle, G2A
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All-time low so far: €3.54
System requirements
| 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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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Does The Forest have co-op?
Yes, The Forest supports online and LAN co-op.
Does The Forest have multiplayer?
Yes, The Forest has multiplayer.
Can The Forest be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, The Forest can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does The Forest support?
The Forest is available in: English, French, German, Czech, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 8 more.
Does The Forest use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Forest uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Forest key?
The cheapest The Forest key is currently sold by Steam for €16.79. That is the best of 9 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €3.54.
How much does The Forest cost?
The Forest currently costs from €16.79 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
Is Steam an official store or a keyshop?
Steam is an official store — keys come directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.