Rank 01Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Raft.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Raft
- 28 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked Raft also play
The closest matches to Raft: Subnautica, Valheim, Don't Starve Together, Terraria, and The Forest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Raft.
- $5.09 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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7 Days to Die
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Raft.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Redbeet Interactive
- Price: $13.39−33%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 127,970 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Building from scratch
- Dynamic shark encounters
- Island exploration
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Relaxing
More games like Raft, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Raft
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Raft.
Rust
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Raft.
Fallout 4
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Raft.
Jalopy
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Raft.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Raft at current Steam store prices.
Green Hell
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Raft.
Starbound
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Raft.
Island Beekeeper
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Raft.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Subnautica
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Raft.
Valheim
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Raft.
Don't Starve Together
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Raft.
7 Days to Die
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Raft.
About Raft
The closest matches to Raft: Subnautica, Valheim, Don't Starve Together, Terraria, and The Forest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Raft is your kind of game, the closest matches are Subnautica, Valheim and Don't Starve Together — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and relaxing, and single out its combat challenges and exploration discovery. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Raft is a 2022 survival-crafting adventure that drops players into a procedurally generated ocean where they must gather debris, build structures, and manage hunger and thirst while exploring islands and battling environmental hazards. Developed by Redbeet Interactive and published by Axolot Games, the game supports online co-operative multiplayer alongside single-player mode. Players can construct elaborate floating bases from scratch using gathered materials, navigate dynamic shark encounters, and discover new biomes across a massive world. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and relaxing despite its survival challenges. The game holds a 94% positive rating from over 127,000 Steam reviews, is marked as playable on Steam Deck, and is priced at $19.99.
About Raft: 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!
Is Raft worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 127,970 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 88% positive across 1,554 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 41 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 16 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Building from scratch
- Dynamic shark encounters
- Island exploration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Nice concept. The gameplay becomes a little repetitive after a while. The progression of unlocking new materials and tools does not allign with the overall story completion progress. The story us a bit weak and incomprehensive. No climax…”
People who play it also play: Subnautica, Valheim, Don't Starve Together
Frequently asked about Raft
Can I run it?
Does Raft run on Steam Deck?
Raft is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Raft cost?
Raft is listed on Steam at 13.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Raft have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Raft supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Raft?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Raft are Subnautica, Valheim, Don't Starve Together.
Who developed Raft?
Raft was developed by Redbeet Interactive and published by Axolot Games.