What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for The Forest
The Forest recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run The Forest well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what The Forest asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for The Forest?
The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT.
Will an older card run The Forest?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.