Choose The Forest
Choose The Forest if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 175,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Forest vs Stump Simulator
The Forest and Stump Simulator 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 Stump Simulator (2023). The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Stump Simulator (75% 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 Stump Simulator
Choose Stump Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stump Simulator launched in 2023.
Both The Forest and Stump Simulator sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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 |  Stump Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (175,474 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | Dynamic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Forest (2018) is 5 years older than Stump Simulator (2023).
- The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Stump Simulator (75% positive).
- Stump Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Forest (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Forest has co-op; Stump Simulator does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Forest vs Stump Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Forest or Stump Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Forest (2018) came out before Stump Simulator (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 Stump Simulator 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.
- Does Stump Simulator have multiplayer like The Forest?
- No. The Forest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Stump Simulator is listed as single-player only.