Choose The Forest
Choose The Forest if you want a Simulation game with LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported. 175,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Forest vs The Highrise
The Forest and The Highrise both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Forest (2018) is 5 years older than The Highrise (2023). The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than The Highrise (80.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Highrise
Choose The Highrise if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Highrise launched in 2023.
Both The Forest and The Highrise sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Forest |  The Highrise | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (175,474 reviews) | 80.4% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | Studio Hatch Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Forest (2018) is 5 years older than The Highrise (2023).
- The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than The Highrise (80.4% positive).
- The Highrise is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Forest (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Forest is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Highrise has no Deck rating yet.
The Forest vs The Highrise — FAQ
- Should I play The Forest or The Highrise first?
- If you want chronology, The Forest (2018) came out before The Highrise (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Forest and The Highrise similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both The Forest and The Highrise have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Forest ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The Highrise ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Forest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Forest is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Highrise doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.