Choose The Forest
Choose The Forest if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported. 175,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Forest vs GHOSTFLIPPERS
The Forest and GHOSTFLIPPERS sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: The Forest (2018) is 8 years older than GHOSTFLIPPERS (2026). The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than GHOSTFLIPPERS (72.7% positive). GHOSTFLIPPERS is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than The Forest (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 GHOSTFLIPPERS
Choose GHOSTFLIPPERS if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. GHOSTFLIPPERS launched in 2026.
Both The Forest and GHOSTFLIPPERS ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  GHOSTFLIPPERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (175,474 reviews) | 72.7% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Endnight Games Ltd | TheDevLeo |
Side by side
- The Forest (2018) is 8 years older than GHOSTFLIPPERS (2026).
- The Forest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than GHOSTFLIPPERS (72.7% positive).
- GHOSTFLIPPERS is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than The Forest (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Forest is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GHOSTFLIPPERS has no Deck rating yet.
The Forest vs GHOSTFLIPPERS — FAQ
- Should I play The Forest or GHOSTFLIPPERS first?
- If you want chronology, The Forest (2018) came out before GHOSTFLIPPERS (2026). 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.
- Do both The Forest and GHOSTFLIPPERS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Forest ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; GHOSTFLIPPERS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Forest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Forest is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GHOSTFLIPPERS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.