Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest aren’t just digital medals — they represent milestones, hidden challenges, and event-exclusive rewards that mark your survival journey in the forest. As of September 2025, there are 39 total badges (achievements) in the game.
Some are easy to stumble upon (like surviving your first few nights), while others require extreme endurance (surviving 500 days) or were tied to limited-time seasonal events. Below, we’ve broken down all achievements into categories, complete with requirements and rarity.
All Survival Milestone Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest
These badges unlock automatically as you endure more nights in the forest.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Survive 10 Days | Reach Day 10 | ⭐ |
| Survive 20 Days | Reach Day 20 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 30 Days | Reach Day 30 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 40 Days | Reach Day 40 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 50 Days | Reach Day 50 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 60 Days | Reach Day 60 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 70 Days | Reach Day 70 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 80 Days | Reach Day 80 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 90 Days | Reach Day 90 | ⭐⭐ |
| Survive 100 Days | Reach Day 100 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Progression & Campfire Upgrades
Focuses on strengthening your camp and keeping your team alive.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Combat | Defend your campfire from Cultists | ⭐ |
| Gardening | Buy a seed box from the Fairy | ⭐ |
| Firemaking I | Upgrade fire to Level 3 | ⭐ |
| Firemaking II | Upgrade fire to Level 4 | ⭐ |
| Firemaking III | Upgrade fire to Level 5 | ⭐⭐ |
| Firemaking IV | Fully upgrade campfire (reveals full map) | ⭐⭐ |
| First Aid | Revive a dead teammate with a Bandage or Medkit | ⭐ |
| Crafting | Upgrade crafting bench to Level 4 | ⭐⭐ |
Quest & Boss Achievements
Earned by tackling story-related or side objectives.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Beastmaster | Defeat the Frog King | ⭐⭐ |
| Infiltration | Clear the Cultist Stronghold | ⭐⭐ |
| Hunting | Complete all of the Pelt Trader’s quests | ⭐⭐ |
| Orienteering | Rescue all 4 missing children | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Special Survival Challenges
These require unusual playstyles or restrictions.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Teamwork | Survive 99 days with a team of 5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Self-Preservation | Reach Day 99 without rescuing children | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Vegetarian | Survive 99 days without eating meat | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Swiftness | Reach Day 99 in under 90 minutes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Durability | Survive 99 days without dying once | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Humiliation | Die by stepping on a bear trap | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Long-Term Endurance
True tests of patience and survival mastery.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Determined I | Survive 250 days | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Determined II | Survive 500 days | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Fishing Achievements (Event)
Part of a limited-time fishing event. Some badges also grant furniture rewards.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Baiting | Upgrade your fishing rod to max level | ⭐ |
| Fishing | Catch 100 fish (Reward: Rainbow Fish Lounger) | ⭐ |
| Trophy Fishing | Complete Fish Index Board | ⭐⭐ |
| Deep Sea Fishing | Catch 30 sharks (Reward: Fishbowl) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Snow Biome Event (No longer obtainable)
Exclusive to the Snow Biome event and not currently available.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Reconstruction | Complete the snowman using a carrot | ⭐ |
| Knitting | Craft 10 warm clothing items (Reward: Icy Throne) | ⭐ |
| Ice Sculpting | Break treasure from the Ice Temple | ⭐⭐ |
| Wilderness Hunting | Defeat 10 Mammoths & 20 Polar Bears (Reward: Snowman) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Alien Encounter
One of the rarest and strangest encounters.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
| Xenology | Defeat the Alien Mothership | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Talent System & Role Badges (Update)
With the Talent Update, new role-focused badges were introduced to encourage different playstyles.
| Badge | Requirement | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Badge | Build 50 camp structures or upgrade crafting bench to Level 5 | ⭐⭐ |
| Cooking Badge | Cook 100 dishes (Reward: Chef’s Banner) | ⭐⭐ |
| Supporting Badge | Heal or revive teammates 50 times | ⭐⭐ |
| Hunter Badge | Defeat 200 animals (Reward: Hunter’s Trophy) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Tips for Achievement Collectors
Collecting all achievements in 99 Nights in the Forest can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right approach, you can make steady progress. Here are some practical insights to help you get there efficiently:
Stack Achievements in Fewer Runs
Instead of chasing one badge per playthrough, try combining them. For example, while aiming for Durability (no deaths), you can also work on Vegetarian (no meat) and long-term survival milestones like Survive 50 Days. Planning ahead reduces the number of separate runs needed.
Plan for the Ultra-Long Challenges
Badges like Determined I (250 days) and Determined II (500 days) require serious commitment. To avoid burnout, set smaller milestones (50, 100, 150 days) and treat each as progress rather than restarting constantly. Having a routine for food, fire management, and defenses makes these much more manageable.
Organize Multiplayer Sessions Carefully
The Teamwork achievement (99 days with five players) is one of the trickiest, not because of gameplay difficulty but because of coordination. Only attempt this with a consistent group, ideally friends. Assign roles — such as resource gatherer, builder, defender — so everyone has a clear responsibility throughout the run.
Don’t Ignore Quick Wins
Some achievements like Humiliation (dying to a bear trap) or First Aid (reviving a teammate) can be unlocked in minutes. Collect these during downtime instead of leaving them for later. Clearing these smaller goals keeps your overall progress moving forward.
Be Ready for Limited-Time Events
Event badges, like those tied to fishing or the snow biome, may not always be available. When an event returns, prioritize those achievements immediately since they could disappear again. These often come with cosmetic rewards, making them especially valuable to collectors.
Prepare Properly for Boss Fights
Combat-based achievements (Beastmaster for the Frog King, Xenology for the Alien Mothership) require more than just strong weapons. Stock up on healing, learn enemy attack patterns, and bring allies if possible. Going in unprepared usually leads to wasted attempts and lost progress.
Keep Track of Progress
With 39 badges to earn, it’s easy to lose track. Maintain a personal checklist, or group them into categories (Survival, Crafting, Combat, Event). This makes it easier to see what’s left and prevents you from forgetting niche challenges like Orienteering (rescuing missing children).
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