The Forest gameplay - open-world survival horror and exploration
The Forest - open world survival horror game available on Gravel Host
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The Forest
Server Hosting

  • Dedicated server live in 60 seconds
  • Up to 8 players co-op survival
  • Low-latency servers in NA, EU, AS & AU
  • Free DDoS protection on every plan
  • Server worlds kept 3+ years with daily backups
Deploy Your The Forest Server

Every The Forest hosting plan includes full file access, DDoS protection, and instant setup.

THE FOREST HOSTING PLANS

The Forest Stick plan

Stick

UP TO 4 PLAYERS · FRIENDS & CASUAL

2 GBRAM DDR4
NVMe
Monthly
$2.99 /mo
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  • Small friend group survival
  • Full FTP & file manager access
  • Private or public server
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The Forest Rock plan

Rock

UP TO 6 PLAYERS · MOST POPULAR

4 GBRAM DDR4
NVMe
Monthly
$5.99 /mo
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  • Build bases, explore caves together
  • Smooth performance under pressure
  • Best value for friend groups
The Forest Crossbow plan

Crossbow

UP TO 8 PLAYERS · FULL CO-OP

6 GBRAM DDR4
NVMe
Monthly
$8.99 /mo
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  • Full 8-player co-op survival
  • Raid cannibal camps at night
  • Handles heavy base building loads
The Forest Molotov plan

Molotov

8 PLAYERS · MODS & MAX PERFORMANCE

8 GBRAM DDR4
NVMe
Monthly
$11.99 /mo
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  • Maximum headroom for mods
  • Zero lag even in massive fortresses
  • Built for serious server owners

Why Host The Forest with Gravel Host?

The Forest's open world, cave networks, and co-op survival put real strain on CPU and memory. Our The Forest hosting is tuned so your world stays smooth even during full cannibal raids.

Custom Game Panel

Manage your The Forest dedicated server from one dashboard. Start, stop, and restart, edit the server config, manage players, and view live logs - no SSH or command line required.

Instant Setup

Your The Forest server deploys in about 60 seconds of checkout. The dedicated server comes pre-installed - set your world name, password, and survival rules from the game panel, share your IP, and start surviving.

Mods & Custom Maps

Full FTP and file manager access lets you tweak config, install mods, and manage server files exactly how you want. Everything a serious The Forest server owner needs.

DDoS Protection

Public The Forest servers can pull unwanted traffic fast. Every Gravel Host The Forest server includes enterprise DDoS protection on every plan and region at no extra cost - your sessions stay online even under attack.

3+ Years of Backups

We keep your The Forest server data for over three years. Come back after a patch and your world, base, and configs are right where you left them. Daily automatic backups let you restore one-click.

Low-Latency Locations

The Forest co-op and night raids live and die on ping. Pick from server locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia so every survivor on your team gets low latency.

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The Forest blends open-world survival horror with co-op multiplayer — chop trees, build fortresses, explore underground caves, and fight off cannibal mutants together. Both the surface world and the cave networks demand a host that won't buckle when the action picks up. We run The Forest hosting on high-clock CPUs with NVMe storage so your world stays responsive even during the most intense night raids. Whether you're surviving with a small group of friends or running a full 8-player world, Gravel Host gives you cheap The Forest server hosting that doesn't cut corners on performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the best The Forest server hosting?
The best The Forest server hosting pairs a fast CPU with NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and a game panel that makes config management painless. Gravel Host offers The Forest hosting from $2.99/mo with instant setup, low-latency servers in four continents, and full file access. The Rock plan is the most popular pick.
How do I host a The Forest dedicated server?
Pick a plan, complete checkout, and your The Forest dedicated server deploys automatically in about 60 seconds. The dedicated server comes pre-installed - set your world name, password, and gameplay rules in the game panel, share the IP, and your survivors connect straight away.
How much does The Forest server hosting cost?
The Forest server hosting at Gravel Host starts at $2.99/mo for the Stick plan (2 GB RAM). The most popular Rock plan is $5.99/mo for 4 GB RAM. Quarterly and annual billing drops the price further, making it some of the cheapest The Forest hosting available.
Can I run mods on my The Forest server?
Yes. Full FTP and file manager access means you can upload mods, edit config files, and manage server files exactly how you want. All Gravel Host The Forest plans include full server configuration support.
How many players can a The Forest server host?
The Forest supports up to 8 players in co-op multiplayer. Our plans scale from small 4-player friend sessions on the Stick plan up to full 8-player survival worlds on the Crossbow or Molotov. You can upgrade RAM at any time without downtime.
Does my The Forest server include DDoS protection and backups?
Yes. Every Gravel Host The Forest server includes enterprise DDoS protection at no extra cost on every plan and region, plus daily automatic backups retained for over three years. If a patch breaks your world, you can restore from the panel in one click.

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