30 May 2014 (Windows Early Access), 30 April 2018 (Windows Official Release), 6 November 2018 (PlayStation 4)
Platform:
Windows, PlayStation 4
Free-to-play:
No
In this article, we are going to check out The Forest live player count, in Horror, Action game category. We are going to explore its live concurrent player count or the players simultaneously playing the game, its daily players, monthly players, and even its Steam viewership such as from Twitch for over the past 30 days, including peak viewership moments.
The Forest, the game that marries survival horror with open-world freedom, offering a first-person simulation that both terrifies and entices. The Forest challenges players with a simple yet profound premise: survive at all costs.
On this game, the player, as an Eric LeBlanc, must navigate the dual challenges of uncovering his son Timmy’s fate and ensuring his own survival against a society of cannibalistic mutants. With our insights, we aim to unwrap the layers of this complex game, from its player dynamics to its unique storytelling approach.
As of right now, The Forest is only available on PC and PS4. Checkout below for the complete list of the platforms you can play this game with.
Please note that the data presented in this article is gathered from external sources. How we collect data [?].
The Forest Monthly Player Count (Graph)
Live monthly statistics is the summary of the logged The Forest monthly active players. We have also logged peak number of The Forest players. Meaning the number of The Forest players playing simultaneously at the same time.
The Forest Monthly Player Count (Table)
Month
Average Monthly Players
Monthly Gain / Loss
Monthly Gain / Loss %
Average Daily Players
Last 30 Days
394,592
-1,068
-0.27
113,116
August 2024
395,660
-291,369
-42.41
113,422
July 2024
687,029
44,044
6.85
196,948
June 2024
642,985
295,656
85.00
184,322
May 2024
347,329
-16,824
-4.62
99,567
April 2024
364,153
4,780
1.33
104,390
March 2024
359,373
58,576
19.47
103,020
February 2024
300,797
-227,542
-43.07
86,228
January 2024
528,339
-206,311
-28.08
151,457
December 2023
734,650
-119,294
-13.97
210,600
November 2023
853,944
-67,816
-7.36
244,797
October 2023
921,760
706,727
328.66
264,238
September 2023
215,033
-34,104
-13.69
61,643
August 2023
249,137
-54,649
-17.99
71,419
July 2023
303,786
49,672
19.55
87,085
June 2023
254,114
16,842
7.10
72,846
May 2023
237,272
-97,699
-29.17
68,018
April 2023
334,971
-458,570
-57.79
96,025
March 2023
793,541
-67,403
-7.83
227,482
February 2023
860,944
-528,654
-38.04
246,804
January 2023
1,389,598
175,896
14.49
398,351
December 2022
1,213,702
-40,950
-3.26
347,928
November 2022
1,254,652
525,658
72.11
359,667
October 2022
728,994
293,818
67.52
208,978
September 2022
435,176
-509,166
-53.92
124,750
August 2022
944,342
-37,660
-3.84
270,711
July 2022
982,002
248,052
33.80
281,507
June 2022
733,950
-198,065
-21.25
210,399
May 2022
932,015
529,424
131.50
267,178
April 2022
402,591
-5,635
-1.38
115,409
March 2022
408,226
-313,621
-43.45
117,025
February 2022
721,847
-155,855
-17.76
206,929
January 2022
877,702
127,253
16.96
251,608
December 2021
750,449
83,874
12.58
215,129
November 2021
666,575
284,193
74.32
191,085
October 2021
382,382
64,463
20.28
109,616
September 2021
317,919
-91,525
-22.35
91,137
August 2021
409,444
-311,647
-43.22
117,374
July 2021
721,091
130,676
22.13
206,713
June 2021
590,415
48,657
8.98
169,252
May 2021
541,758
-316,897
-36.91
155,304
April 2021
858,655
399,098
86.84
246,148
March 2021
459,557
-362,691
-44.11
131,740
February 2021
822,248
-126,903
-13.37
235,711
January 2021
949,151
209,818
28.38
272,090
December 2020
739,333
151,599
25.79
211,942
November 2020
587,734
269,703
84.80
168,484
October 2020
318,031
20,811
7.00
91,169
September 2020
297,220
-44,849
-13.11
85,203
August 2020
342,069
-205,506
-37.53
98,060
July 2020
547,575
157,346
40.32
156,972
June 2020
390,229
-45,626
-10.47
111,866
May 2020
435,855
-95,193
-17.93
124,945
April 2020
531,048
-115,416
-17.85
152,234
March 2020
646,464
175,700
37.32
185,320
February 2020
470,764
-32,879
-6.53
134,952
January 2020
503,643
58,093
13.04
144,378
December 2019
445,550
125,195
39.08
127,724
November 2019
320,355
61,446
23.73
91,835
October 2019
258,909
-83,083
-24.29
74,221
September 2019
341,992
74,137
27.68
98,038
August 2019
267,855
-110,012
-29.11
76,785
July 2019
377,867
73,115
23.99
108,322
June 2019
304,752
44,786
17.23
87,362
May 2019
259,966
3,192
1.24
74,524
April 2019
256,774
-44,954
-14.90
73,609
March 2019
301,728
-141,778
-31.97
86,495
February 2019
443,506
-148,092
-25.03
127,138
January 2019
591,598
17,864
3.11
169,591
December 2018
573,734
218,736
61.62
164,470
November 2018
354,998
83,482
30.75
101,766
October 2018
271,516
3,073
1.14
77,835
September 2018
268,443
-41,461
-13.38
76,954
August 2018
309,904
-227,871
-42.37
88,839
July 2018
537,775
-114,296
-17.53
154,162
June 2018
652,071
-209,279
-24.30
186,927
May 2018
861,350
604,142
234.88
246,920
April 2018
257,208
-24,080
-8.56
73,733
March 2018
281,288
-80,591
-22.27
80,636
February 2018
361,879
-16,562
-4.38
103,739
January 2018
378,441
22,008
6.17
108,486
December 2017
356,433
90,720
34.14
102,177
November 2017
265,713
32,767
14.07
76,171
October 2017
232,946
27,335
13.29
66,778
September 2017
205,611
-33,999
-14.19
58,942
August 2017
239,610
-60,305
-20.11
68,688
July 2017
299,915
68,460
29.58
85,976
June 2017
231,455
44,709
23.94
66,350
May 2017
186,746
-8,540
-4.37
53,534
April 2017
195,286
-25,935
-11.72
55,982
March 2017
221,221
-105,945
-32.38
63,417
February 2017
327,166
-233,891
-41.69
93,788
January 2017
561,057
199,738
55.28
160,836
December 2016
361,319
163,527
82.68
103,578
November 2016
197,792
44,247
28.82
56,700
October 2016
153,545
-16,289
-9.59
44,016
September 2016
169,834
-26,411
-13.46
48,686
August 2016
196,245
-44,030
-18.32
56,257
July 2016
240,275
19,971
9.07
68,879
June 2016
220,304
47,313
27.35
63,154
May 2016
172,991
12,222
7.60
49,591
April 2016
160,769
-15,393
-8.74
46,087
March 2016
176,162
-35,847
-16.91
50,500
February 2016
212,009
15,603
7.94
60,776
January 2016
196,406
50,477
34.59
56,303
December 2015
145,929
33,628
29.94
41,833
November 2015
112,301
3,738
3.44
32,193
October 2015
108,563
3,983
3.81
31,121
September 2015
104,580
-31,878
-23.36
29,980
August 2015
136,458
31,395
29.88
39,118
July 2015
105,063
-12,187
-10.39
30,118
June 2015
117,250
53,550
84.07
33,612
May 2015
63,700
-1,540
-2.36
18,261
April 2015
65,240
-14,490
-18.17
18,702
March 2015
79,730
-26,124
-24.68
22,856
February 2015
105,854
-24,934
-19.06
30,345
January 2015
130,788
7,028
5.68
37,493
December 2014
123,760
41,132
49.78
35,478
November 2014
82,628
25,389
44.36
23,687
October 2014
57,239
6,377
12.54
16,409
September 2014
50,862
-28,273
-35.73
14,580
August 2014
79,135
-22,666
-22.27
22,685
July 2014
101,801
-69,020
-40.40
29,183
June 2014
170,821
104,818
158.81
48,969
May 2014
66,003
66,003
100.00
18,921
Above is the estimated total monthly players for The Forest. These data are only estimate and should not be used as factual reference. On the table it is presented the max users of the game, gain / loss users, percentage of its gain and loss, and the max peak players on a given day.
Where to Play The Forest
Where can you play The Forest or the available platforms that you can play this game with.
Platform:
Availability:
Windows (Steam)
✔️
Linux
❌
MAC
❌
Xbox One
❌
Xbox Series X/S
❌
PS4
✔️
PS5
✔️ (via backward compatibility)
Nintendo Switch
❌
Android
❌
iOS
❌
Cross-Platform (PC to Consoles)
❌
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing The Forest right now?
There are about 27,959 people actively playing The Forest as of a few minutes ago. The concurrent players can vary depending on the time of day and other factors such as game updates.
How many people are playing The Forest daily?
On average, The Forest sees about 113,116 of daily active players. This number can fluctuate, especially during weekends or when new updates or events are released.
Is The Forest still popular in 2024?
Yes, The Forest maintains a steady player base. Over the last 30 days, the game has seen an average of 27,959 concurrent players, with a peak of 113,116 daily players. The game has experienced various peaks and troughs in player count since its release, but it remains a popular choice for many gamers.
Is The Forest Dead?
No, The Forest is not a dead game. The game is alive and well since 2014. The Forest continues to have an active player community, as seen on platforms like Steam and Reddit. While it may not have the same massive player counts as some blockbuster titles, it still maintains a dedicated player base.
Is The Forest free to play?
The Forest is not free to play. It is a premium game available for purchase. However, there might be occasional sales or discounts available. Visit their Steam page or other official platforms for more details.
Is The Forest on Steam?
Yes, The Forest is available on Steam and can be accessed directly from the Steam platform. You can find more details on their Steam page.
Is The Forest Cross Platform?
As of the latest information, The Forest does not support cross-platform play. Players on different platforms cannot play together.
Can you play The Forest on Mac?
Currently, The Forest is NOT natively available on Mac. The game can be played on PC via Steam and on PlayStation 4. Performance might vary depending on your system’s specifications. However, there are ways to play The Forest on Mac, such as using Windows emulators like Parallels or the Bootcamp tool for Mac .