99 Nights in the Forest Guide
Master campfire upgrades, rescue all 4 kids, and survive 99 nights against The Deer. Your ultimate survival guide!
What is 99 Nights in the Forest?
99 Nights in the Forest is a co-op survival horror game where you build a camp, gather resources, and try to survive 99 nights while rescuing 4 missing children. The main threat is The Deer — a towering monster that hunts you at night. You also deal with Cultists, wolves, bears, and other hostile entities. This guide covers everything you need to know to survive!
The game scales difficulty with player count, so solo is actually easier than multiplayer. Campfire management is key — keep it fueled and upgraded to stay safe from The Deer.
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FAQ
What should I do on Day 1?
Don't go back to camp on Night 1! The Deer won't attack you that first night. Instead, keep looting — find chests, grab weapons like a revolver or spear, and stock up on wood. Get your campfire to Level 3 as fast as you can, then start looking for the Dino Kid (first rescue target).
How do I upgrade my campfire?
Just keep throwing wood in! Level 1→2 needs 6 logs or coal (usually at your spawn). Level 2→3 takes regular logs. Level 3→4 needs logs plus fuel canisters or coal. At Level 5+, build an oil drill facing your campfire for passive fuel. Higher levels mean bigger safe zones from The Deer.
How do I rescue all 4 missing kids?
Each kid is guarded by increasingly tough enemies. Dino Kid (Day 1-3) has wolves — use a spear and circle-strafe. Kraken Kid needs revolver + spear. 3rd kid has bears (tanky, use rifle). 4th kid is the final challenge with plenty of resources available by then. Rescue early for stat multipliers!
How do I survive against The Deer?
First tip: Night 1 is safe — The Deer won't attack, so loot everything you can! After that, flashlight stuns it briefly so you can escape. The campfire is your safe zone — Deer won't enter unless the fire goes out. Build high! Keep your campfire fueled and upgraded.
What's the Cultist Stronghold and how do I beat it?
The Cultist Stronghold opens every 20 minutes and gets harder the longer you survive. It has Diamond and Ruby chests inside. Best classes for it are Alien, Cyborg, or Poison Master (ranged classes let you peek corners and shoot). Bring plenty of bandages and lead enemies into your bear traps!
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