Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1060 3GBAMDRX 570
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i5-8400
- RAM
- 12 GB
- VRAM
- 3 GB
Sons of the Forest System Requirements
- 20 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- No Mac version
- Out 2/22/2024
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDRX 5700 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
Sons of the Forest is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and view distance first, then reduce texture quality to ease VRAM pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 1060 3GBBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRX 5700 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 4070 Super1.7× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4070 Ti Super2.1× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
AMDRX 5700 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If frame rate dips on High, lower shadows or anti-aliasing before dropping the full preset.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 1060 3GBAMDRX 570 | AMDRX 5700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7800 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti SuperAMDRX 7900 XT |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i5-8400 | AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i5-14600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i5-14600K |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
Storage: 20 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT
Laptops that run Sons of the Forest
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5050 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
Sons of the Forest on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Can you play Sons of the Forest on Mac?
No. On Steam, Sons of the Forest is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Sons of the Forest?
The PC version needs about 20 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Sons of the Forest?
GTX 1060 3GB / RX 570 4GB, RYZEN 3 3300X / I5-8400, 12 GB RAM, 64-bit Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Sons of the Forest?
Just about: the GTX 1650 is close to the minimum; lower settings or turn on upscaling (FSR).
Can a RTX 3060 run Sons of the Forest?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Sons of the Forest?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Sons of the Forest?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 5050 Laptop, RX 7700S.
Can you play Sons of the Forest on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Sons of the Forest on Mac?
No. On Steam, Sons of the Forest is Windows only.
Buy Sons of the Forest
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system