Can I run Sons Of The Forest?

Official Sons Of The Forest system requirements, player reports on Sons Of The Forest performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
64-bit Windows 10
Processor
INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
Memory
12 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD (Preferred)

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows 10
Processor
INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD (Preferred)

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well for most players, with many reporting stable performance at medium to high settings, though some experience occasional FPS drops and micro-stuttering. While some find optimization issues, others enjoy smooth gameplay depending on their hardware.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Performance drops and micro-stutter occur for some players.
  • Optimization issues lead to inconsistent FPS, especially at high settings.
  • Occasional lag and frame drops during specific animations or in heavily built areas.
  • Some players experience bug-related performance issues like stuttering and texture glitches.

What runs it well

  • Most players report stable performance at medium settings with good hardware.
  • Players with high-end GPUs like RTX 3090 or 4090 report good performance at high or ultra settings.
  • FS achieved stable 100-120 FPS depending on location and settings for some players.
  • Many find that the game runs smoothly on recommended specs with minor issues.

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Sons Of The Forest