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Dark Forest

By YEE · Windows · macOS

Coming soon · 2027
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Day 4. The tins are gone and help isn't coming. Step out into an endless first-person survival world: scavenge, craft, build, hunt and fish — alone, with up to five Steam friends or on your own server. At night, things come out of the dark. They don't knock.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action · Adventure · Indie · Simulation
Platforms
Windows · macOS

Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For Dark Forest · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows, macOS; the demo can differ.
  2. If you want to play with friends, confirm that the demo includes the co-op mode you need. Full-game co-op tags do not verify demo multiplayer.
  3. The full game is marked coming soon. A full-game price is not verified here; check the store before deciding.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-10-30; this is not a firsthand review.

PLAN YOUR FIRST SESSION

Before you choose Dark Forest.

Steam edition · Source checked Oct 30, 2026 · Answers changed Oct 30, 2026. Publisher facts, not a firsthand review.

What do you do in this game?

Day 4. The tins are gone and help isn't coming. Step out into an endless first-person survival world: scavenge, craft, build, hunt and fish — alone, with up to five Steam friends or on your own server. At night, things come out of the dark. They don't knock.

Where can you play this edition?

Windows, macOS

Is the full game free?

A current full-game price was not supplied. Check Steam for your region.

Can you try it before buying?

Steam lists a separate demo. Its features, access period and progress transfer may differ from the full game; check the demo listing before installing.

Can you play alone or with friends?

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op

How many players, and which editions can connect?

A player limit has not been verified. Compatible editions are not verified here. Check the developer’s instructions before arranging a session. A co-op label alone does not establish cross-play.

Is controller support listed?

Controller support was not specified in the checked metadata.

How long is a session?

A session length has not been verified.

Gameplay text is supplied by the developer. Other answers organize the listed features and identify gaps. Read the source and check current availability ↗

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · macOS
Play modes
Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Indonesian, Turkish, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean
Release date / window
2027
Full game price · US
Check Steam
Free demo
Listed on Steam

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Oct 30, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit (version 21H1 or later) or Windows 11 Processor: 64-bit quad-core processor (x86-64 with SSE2) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 4 GB of video memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Online co-op (up to 4 players) needs Steam and a broadband connection. These Windows requirements are an estimate: so far the demo has only been tested on an Apple M5 Mac with 16 GB of memory.

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum:

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later Processor: Apple silicon (M1 or later). Intel Macs are not supported. Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple silicon GPU (Metal) Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Online co-op (up to 4 players) needs Steam and a broadband connection. Tested on an Apple M5 Mac with 16 GB of memory.

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