# Trapped in the Forest! vs Kill Steve

The clearest difference is rating: Kill Steve at 4.3 against Trapped in the Forest!'s 3.6. Kill Steve also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Trapped in the Forest!'s advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 52). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trapped in the Forest! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kill Steve asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kill Steve holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trapped in the Forest! has 264 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Trapped in the Forest!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Kill Steve's.

Trapped in the Forest! ships an update every 10 months, Kill Steve every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trapped in the Forest! | Kill Steve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapped-in-the-forest/id894432196/reviews) | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-steve/id983977296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 215 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [John Daniel Evensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/983977295) |

## What reviewers say

### Trapped in the Forest!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapped-in-the-forest/id894432196)

Test your survival skills in a haunting forest. Gather resources, hunt for food, and build a base to withstand an ancient evil. Can you survive the night?

**Highlights:** Survival skills test, Resource gathering, Hunting for food, Base building, Haunting forest environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid survival game
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for some players
- 🎮 Fun and scary experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy inventory system
- 🧭 Lack of memorable landmarks
- 🕹️ Clunky controls
- 🔍 Unclear objectives
- 🐺 Overpowered enemies

**Reported bugs**

- Items randomly disappearing from inventory
- Animals can attack while game is paused
- Saves not working properly
- Glitches with building and placement

**Requested features**

- Add more crafting options
- Improve building mechanics
- Implement a save/load system
- Introduce more enemy variety
- Enhance the map and environment


### Kill Steve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-steve/id983977296)

A violent game where players can inflict creative torture on an unlucky character named Steve. Explore various methods to cause him harm repeatedly. The game offers a dark sense of humor and a straightforward premise.

**Highlights:** Creative torture mechanics, Physics-based gameplay, Repetitive gameplay loop, Dark humor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trapped in the Forest! free?

Trapped in the Forest! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kill Steve free?

Kill Steve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trapped in the Forest! or Kill Steve?

Kill Steve is rated higher. Trapped in the Forest! averages 3.6 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Kill Steve averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Trapped in the Forest! or Kill Steve have ads?

Trapped in the Forest! shows ads; Kill Steve does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trapped in the Forest! or Kill Steve?

Trapped in the Forest! ships an update every 10 months, and Kill Steve every 8 months. Most recently, Trapped in the Forest! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Kill Steve on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*