Choose The Forest
Choose The Forest if you want an Action and Adventure game with LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported. 175,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Forest vs Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator
The Forest and Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. The Forest (2018) is 7 years older than Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator (2025). The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator (46.4% 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 Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator
Choose Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator launched in 2025.
Both The Forest and Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator sit in Indie and Simulation 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 |  Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (175,474 reviews) | 46.4% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | Mindflair Games LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Forest (2018) is 7 years older than Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator (2025).
- The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator (46.4% positive).
- Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Forest (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Forest vs Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Forest or Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Forest (2018) came out before Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator (2025). 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 Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Forest ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.