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Sons of the Forest System Requirements (2026)

Minimum vs recommended PC specs, RAM, storage, and whether your GPU can run Sons of the Forest.

Check your PCSteam DeckBest settings
Minimum CPUIntel Core i5 / Ryzen 5
Recommended CPUIntel Core i7 / Ryzen 5
Minimum GPUGTX 970 / R9 290
Recommended GPURTX 3060 / RX 6600
Minimum RAM8 GB
Recommended RAM16 GB
Storage~20 GB
Steam DeckSteam Deck Playable

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FAQ — Can I run Sons of the Forest?

Does Sons of the Forest run on Steam Deck?

Playable on Steam Deck — expect medium settings in dense forests.

Best settings for Sons of the Forest on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.