The Forest

The Forest

AppID: 242760
Endnight Games Ltd
Endnight Games Ltd
Apr 30, 2018

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

22.4M

Total Reviews

639.1K

Net Revenue

$161,122,987

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$447,133,022
Regional Pricing (15%)-$67,069,953
Discounts (25%)-$95,015,767
Est. Refunds (5%)-$14,252,365
Steam Fee (30%)-$81,238,481
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$28,433,468
Net Revenue (Est.)$161,122,987

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has The Forest generated?

Since its release, The Forest is estimated to have generated approximately $447,133,022 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $161,122,987.

How many copies has The Forest sold?

We estimate The Forest has sold approximately 22.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $447,133,022 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Forest use?

The Forest was developed using the Unity 5 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Forest?

The estimated development cost for The Forest was around $125,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Forest?

The development team size for The Forest varied throughout development:

  • 4-5 developers - Initial Development (2013-2014)
  • 15-20 developers - Full Release (2018)
  • 10-15 developers - Post-Release Support (2018-2022)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

610.6K

Negative

28.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 5

Genres

ActionAdventureIndieSimulation

Production Cost

The Forest (2014-2018)

$125,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2014)

4-5 developers

Full Release (2018)

15-20 developers

Post-Release Support (2018-2022)

10-15 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025