The Fox in the Forest is a Casual, Strategy game from Dire Wolf with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Dire Wolf
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.49
- Review signal
- 87% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
Processor: i5-2400 or Ryzen 3 2200G
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 2000 graphics or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G w/ Vega 8 graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 13
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with OpenGL 3.x capabilities
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: OS X 13
Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with OpenGL 3.x capabilities
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Fox in the Forest is worth a closer look if you want solo-friendly, controller friendly, emotional story, and great with friends.
Best for players who want emotional story, solo-friendly, controller friendly, and great with friends.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
Steam review snapshots
There is also a solo campaign for the player, in addition to the standard Vs.Playing the physical card game with friends and added this to my wish-list.I'm playing this on the Steam Deck/PC.Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, strategy filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.