Underplayed Gems

Sons Of The Forest (2024)

Sons Of The Forest cover
Developer
Endnight Games Ltd
Publisher
Newnight
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 314,177 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You fight for survival in a cannibal-infested island, crafting and building while facing constant tension and freedom to explore.

survival horroropen worldatmospherictensecraftingbase-buildingcooperativeimmersive

What players say

Players widely agree the game improves on the original with smarter enemy AI and helpful companions like Kelvin, though they split on the story with some calling it nonsensical. The lack of an autosave frustrates groups, and while solo play is terrifying, multiplayer turns it into chaotic fun. Controls feel clunky to some, and base-building is criticized as pointless for story progression.

Screenshots

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