Yes, The Forest supports co-op.

Does The Forest have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for The Forest.

How many people play The Forest?

About 2,892 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is The Forest multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. The Forest is a horror game released in 2018, 96% positive on Steam (627,791 reviews), with 2,892 playing right now. $4.39 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooHorror · Horror

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.…

Steam tags: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting, Adventure, Building, Survival Horror

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Quick answers

Is The Forest co-op?: Yes, The Forest supports co-op.
Does The Forest have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for The Forest.
How many people play The Forest?: About 2,892 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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