Top 5 games like Sons of the Forest

Since its release at the end of February 2023, Sons of The Forest has become the most popular game from the developers of Endnight. The game exceeded all expectations of its predecessor The Forest and became one of the best games of the year. But all good things come to an end, and SoTF is no exception. While you’re waiting for updates and DLC, let’s take a look at the top 5 games like Sons Of The Forest.

Top 5 games similar to Sons of Forest

The Forest

If you love the sequel and its quirky mix of survival and horror, check out the original hit The Forest. The 2014 game is considered one of the best in its genre due to its detailed environments, engaging combat, and fun building mechanics. The forest manages to create an atmosphere of fear that forces players to choose between fight or flight. All this and more makes The Forest a must-play for any fan of survival horror games.

Rust

What could be worse than the cannibal from the “Sons of the Forest”? Online multiplayer. Rust throws its players into a deep abyss where they must use all their skill and wits to fend off other players. The core game loop of collecting trees and rocks to create equipment that can then be used to collect other rare resources never stops running. The game is most satisfying when you finally start to take over nature. But Rust’s main selling point will always be online multiplayer thanks to its dedicated fan base. The survival of other players in Rust is the game’s best feature and we can’t recommend it enough.

Minecraft

Minecraft, which started it all, remains just as fun and inventive a decade after its release. The crafting and loot system in the game is second to none, with hundreds of items and combinations at the disposal of players. Minecraft’s unique enemies, diverse biomes, and randomly generated maps keep the game fresh and seemingly endless. What the game lacks in horror, it makes up for in undeniable charm and fun that, thanks to regular updates, will always be fresh. A passionate modding community provides fans with hours of free mods that enhance the base games. Minecraft is truly a game for all ages.

Stranded Deep

Crash landing on a remote island left to fend for itself is one of the few things Stranded Deep and Sons of the Forest have in common. But where the Forest in SoTF is the main obstacle for the player, the endless ocean is your enemy in Stranded Deep. Managing your resources and trying to work your way to freedom is the main loop of the game. Stranded Deep manages to keep things fresh with a sophisticated crafting system and a small but effective enemy roster. What the game lacks in terms of plot and story, it makes up for with its unwavering commitment to realism and atmosphere.

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This is our list of top 5 games like Sons of The Forest. Take a look at our guide to all the enemies in Sons of The Forest and other Sons of The Forest guides here at Gamer Tweak.