The Forest vs Stranded Deep
The Forest and Stranded Deep overlap on Realistic, Early Access and Survival, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. The Forest wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
The Forest
Stranded Deep| Metric | The Forest | Stranded Deep | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.74 | ★ 3.01 | The Forest by 0.73 (20%) |
| Catalog popularity | 6,404 adds | 1,693 adds | The Forest by 4711 (74%) |
| Avg. playtime | 8h | 3h | The Forest is longer |
| Platform families | 2 | 4 | Stranded Deep |
| Release year | 2018 | 2015 | The Forest is newer by 3 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Stranded Deep only: Nintendo, Xbox
Verdict
The Forest takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on Realistic, Early Access, Survival and Exploration, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.