The Forest

The Forest

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run The Forest (2018) on PC you need at least a Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT, with 4GB of RAM and 5GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Quad Core Processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 4GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Forest with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Forest.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 5
Recommended
  • CPU: Quad Core Processor
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 5

The Forest — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for The Forest?
The Forest needs at least a Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 5GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for The Forest?
For a smooth experience, The Forest recommends a Quad Core Processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 4GB of RAM.

How much RAM does The Forest need?
The Forest requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 4GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run The Forest?
The minimum graphics card for The Forest is a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.