Sons of the Forest

Build a base, befriend Kelvin, fear the cave people.

PEGI 18

Players

1–8 players

Session

~90 min

Platforms

PC · PS5 · Xbox

Mood

horror, coop

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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–8 players? Sons of the Forest lands a horror / co-op mood and plays in roughly 90-minute sessions on PC · PS5 · Xbox. It's tagged Survival Horror, Co-op, in the same lane as Barotrauma, Baldur's Gate 3, It Takes Two. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Sons of the Forest against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Sons of the Forest — game-night FAQ

How many players is Sons of the Forest?

Sons of the Forest supports 1 to 8 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Sons of the Forest on?

Sons of the Forest is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox.

Is Sons of the Forest free to play?

No — Sons of the Forest is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Sons of the Forest?

A typical session of Sons of the Forest runs about 90 minutes, though it varies with your group.

Is Sons of the Forest good for game night?

Sons of the Forest suits a horror / co-op mood for 1–8 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.