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Sons of the Forest

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Genre: Survival Horror

Game Overview

Sons of the Forest sends a rescue team to an island of cannibals, with Kelvin as a mute AI companion who follows orders and Virginia as a three-armed survivor who joins voluntarily. Endnight Games. PC only — no console version as of August 2026. GPA scores it high on Horror and Craft — the survival horror sequel where the companion AI relationship is the primary emotional differentiator.

Game Characteristics

Crafting

80%

Sandbox

75%

Graphics

72%

Dystopian Setting

70%

Horror

70%

Action

65%

Co-op

65%

High Difficulty

60%

Emotional Story

55%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

60 ✓

Keywords

collecting co-op multiplayerサバイバルクラフトsurvival horrorPC専用

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Crafting

80%

Sandbox

75%

Graphics

72%

Dystopian Setting

70%

Horror

70%

Action

65%

Co-op

65%

High Difficulty

60%

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About "Sons of the Forest"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

サンズ・オブ・ザ・フォレスト（Sons of the Forest） leads with its Survival Horror identity, anchored by the core feel of "Sons of the Forest sends a rescue team to an island of cannibals, with Kelvin as a mute AI companion who follows order…." The headline profile reads Crafting 80% / Sandbox 75% / Graphics 72%, making it a strong pick for fans of Crafting and Sandbox. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "サンズ・オブ・ザ・フォレスト（Sons of the Forest）" by using its feel of collecting, co-op multiplayer, and サバイバルクラフト as the primary lens, weighting Crafting and Sandbox most heavily. Top similar titles include "ザ・フォレスト（The Forest）", "7 Days to Die（セブン・デイズ・トゥ・ダイ）", "ステート・オブ・ディケイ2（State of Decay 2）".