The Forest Free Download (v1.12)

Game Overview

As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. Enter a living, breathing world, where every tree and plant can be chopped down. Below ground explore a vast network of caves and underground lakes. Key features: Chop down trees to build a camp, or start a fire to keep warm. Scavenge food to keep yourself from starving. Build a small shelter or a large ocean side fortress. Lay traps and defences to keep a safe perimeter. Explore and build during the day. Defend your base at night. Craft weapons and tools. Bunker down during the evening or bring the fight directly to the enemy. Defend yourself against a clan of genetic mutant enemies that have beliefs, families, morals and that appear almost human. Use stealth to evade enemies, or engage them directly with crude weapons built from sticks and stones.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
  3. Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to The Forest” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
  4. Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.

Download Links

Download the full version of the game using the links below.

 

🛠 Easy Setup Guide

  • Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies.
  • Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
  • Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
  • Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
  • Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
  • Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.

❓ Need More Help?

Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.

System Requirements

  • Chop down trees to build a camp, or start a fire to keep warm. Scavenge food to keep yourself from starving.
  • Build a small shelter or a large ocean side fortress. Lay traps and defences to keep a safe perimeter.
  • Explore and build during the day. Defend your base at night. Craft weapons and tools. Bunker down during the evening or bring the fight directly to the enemy.
  • Defend yourself against a clan of genetic mutant enemies that have beliefs, families, morals and that appear almost human.
  • Use stealth to evade enemies, or engage them directly with crude weapons built from sticks and stones.

Screenshots