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Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation

Developed by Hinge Digital · Published by Hinge Digital

CasualFree To PlayIndieSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 19, 2018 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

A casual, free to play, indie game by Hinge Digital, published by Hinge Digital — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Welcome to Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation. In this VR experience, you will be transported to a northwestern forest, surrounded by trees, plants, insects and animals. Use the tools at your disposal, a stick and flashlight, to interact with the world around you, in day or night. Try it, it's free!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 63% positive of 30
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:Free to PlayIndieCasualSimulationVR

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
  • Additional Notes: 1 USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700k CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation?

Steam classifies Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation as a Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Hinge Digital. Welcome to Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation. In this VR experience, you will be transported to a northwestern forest, surrounded by trees, plants, insects and animals. Use the tools at your disposal, a stick and flashlight, to interact with the world around you, in day or night. Try it, it's free!

Is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation as Free to Play.

Is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 19, 2018.

What platforms is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation on?

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation?

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation is developed by Hinge Digital and published by Hinge Digital.

Where to get Shinrin-yoku: Forest Meditation and Relaxation

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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