PC requirements

The Forest System Requirements

The Forest needs at least Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad Core Processor, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
The Forest minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7 Windows 7
Processor Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz Quad Core Processor
Memory 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
DirectX Version 9.0 Version 9.0
Storage 5 GB available space 5 GB available space
Additional notes DirectX®-compatible DirectX®-compatible
Not sure how your PC compares? Use the Can I Run It checker — pick your CPU and GPU and it tells you which column you land in.

Other platforms

The Forest is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running The Forest on PC

Can my PC run The Forest?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does The Forest need?
5 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.