Sons of the Forest is a survival horror experience where players leave behind modern living and rough it on a cannibal-infested island. Fighting against enemies is hard enough, but the harsh conditions of outdoor living present their own challenges. Building shelter, hunting for food, and staying hydrated are essential tasks for survival in the forest, and depending on the difficulty level, doing it can be daunting. However, players have access to functional light bulbs to light up their home bases.