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The Forest

The Forest

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

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

22.4M

Total Reviews

639.1K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$161,122,987

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

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

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 639.1K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 22.4M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $447,133,022

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 610.6K (96%)
Negative Reviews 28.5K (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 639.1K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

The Forest

Steam App ID

242760

Type

Game

Developers

Endnight Games Ltd

Publishers

Endnight Games Ltd

Release Date

Apr 30, 2018

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 5

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB Not Rated
PEGI Not Rated

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