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Raft
Adventure
Indie
Simulation
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!

Developers: Redbeet Interactive
Publishers: Axolot Games
Release Date: Jun 20, 2022
Price (USD): $13.39
Current Players: 7.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(94%)
relaxing atmosphere
playing with friends
satisfying progression
immersive visuals
animal interactions
story elements
creative mode
persistent bugs
basic combat
tedious grind
endgame content
Reviews of the game present a mix of 'relaxing and satisfying gameplay' with persistent technical issues and bugs. Players often find it more enjoyable with friends, allowing for a fun co-op experience. The game's mechanics, such as crafting and exploration, provide an engaging challenge, yet some find the difficulty and grind overwhelming. While many praise the game's atmosphere, others criticize the combat and story development. Overall, it holds potential for enjoyment but is marred by technical flaws.

Positive Points

  • The game is praised for its relaxing and chill atmosphere, where players can build and expand their raft.
  • Many players enjoy playing the game with friends, finding it much more fun and engaging in co-op mode.
  • The concept of starting with almost nothing and gradually building a floating home is satisfying and rewarding.
  • The game's art style, visuals, and ocean setting are often noted as appealing and immersive.
  • The crafting, exploration, and building mechanics are generally well-received, offering a satisfying sense of progression.

    • Negative Points

  • Players frequently mention persistent bugs and glitches, especially in multiplayer mode, which can hinder gameplay.
  • There is criticism regarding the game's combat system, which is often described as basic and not fully satisfying.
  • The game’s difficulty and grind, especially around survival mechanics like hunger and thirst, can be tedious.
  • Some players feel the endgame content is lacking, and there is little motivation to continue playing once the storyline is completed.
  • The game's performance issues, including lag and demanding CPU usage, were noted, especially on less powerful machines.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's shark and other animal interactions are seen as both an engaging challenge and a nuisance by different players.
  • Story elements, while interesting to some, are viewed as underdeveloped and lack depth by others.
  • Creative mode is appreciated for its freedom but criticized for lacking progression and challenges.

    • Common Themes

  • The importance of playing with friends for a better experience is a recurring theme.
  • The game's relaxing and casual vibe is highly appreciated.
  • Technical issues, including bugs and multiplayer connectivity problems, are frequently mentioned.
    • Updated 12/29/2025, 12:00:58 AM UTC
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