GAME VS GAME
ARK: Survival Evolved is more popular right now with 16,878 players on Steam, 2.0 times as many players as The Forest (8,474). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 13,441 players on average against 5,285 for The Forest. The highest all-time peak belongs to ARK: Survival Evolved (248,405 players).
Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.
| Stat |  ARK: Survival Evolved |  The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 16,878 | 8,474 |
| 24-hour peak | 22,996 | 9,317 |
| All-time peak | 248,405Jun 19, 2022 | 109,397Dec 28, 2024 |
| 30-day average players | 13,441 | 5,285 |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive780k reviews | 95.5% positive685k reviews |
| Price now (US) | -34% $9.89 | $19.99 |
| Lowest price we have seen | $4.94 Oct 5, 2025 | $1.99 Jan 2, 2025 |
| Twitch viewers now | 374159 on average, 7 days | 1413 on average, 7 days |
| Release date | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2014 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
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ARK: Survival Evolved is more popular right now with 16,878 players on Steam, 2.0 times as many players as The Forest (8,474). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 13,441 players on average against 5,285 for The Forest. The highest all-time peak belongs to ARK: Survival Evolved (248,405 players).
ARK: Survival Evolved peaked at 248,405 concurrent players on June 19, 2022. The Forest peaked at 109,397 concurrent players on December 28, 2024.
ARK: Survival Evolved costs $9.89 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $4.94. The Forest costs $19.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $1.99.
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