Raft

this game is so not fun plz guys dont get is game is not fun

Honestly good game, as someone who takes games slow this games is great. While I had a hard time against the sharks and hogs I found my comfort on peaceful. I go from island it island just floating on the water. It has been allowing me to just relax and take a break.

it is a fun game even solo playing it is a time consuming game i play on easy to learn and see how things work at first but it is def a game i would recommend to friends 4 out of 5 stars

Fun game, only downside is that, it isnt replayable after u finish all missions.

I don't know how this game is so popular. The character is constantly thirsty and hungry and eating three whole watermelons and a pineapple fills like half of the hunger meter. And the whole gameworld is hostile toward the player. Reached the first big island and without prior knowledge I just went to explore, apparently eagle can drop boulders on you and wild boar just attack you super quietly. All while you do pathetic damage. Best part for a solo player is that upon death you lose "2/3" of your inventory but really you lose 90% of your inventory and this game has no deathbox, so if you died and lose your inventory, you lose all the items forever.

very fun game to play with a friend, crossplay works well

Extremly fun game has much replaypotential
Gameplay 9/10
Story 8/10
Graphics/Art style 10/10

This Game is like ocean + Minecraft.(I don't mean that in a bad way)

Pros
- The artstyle is realistic enough to not be weird, like Tf2.
- The light music is perfect with the wave sounds, it is incredibly relaxing.
- I'd say it has a perfect creative mode, just add flight please.

Cons
- The controls were a bit tough to grasp, but i can handle it.
- I don't and never will understand the story.

Great Game, would play again when I have time. (9.5/10)

best survival game to play with friends and with mods I recommend the game to people who are looking for a good survival game to play for fun

The beta of this game allows you to do crossplay world joining and has provided a ton of fun I love this game

Really chill game especially with a friend.
Highly Recommended!

Not worth 20€ would recommend for 10€
---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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☑ https://vojtastruhar.github.io/steam-review-template

Think of the Raft building as levels, you will eventually run out of them but it is still a fun building game.

The game is dogshit. The hunger and thirst mechanics are horrible. You walk for 5 minutes and you have to eat and drink again, and you also have to eat A LOT to actually get full. If you're on an island and you run out of food, you have to walk at turtle speed for 20 minutes back to your raft. At some point it feels like the game is trying to make you get though the game slower through shitty mechanics. Another annoying thing is items you make break way too fast.

I can confidently say that after 60 hours of this terrible experince I will never play it again.

A very engaging and fun game Starts off slow but is overall very fun.

Everything was great until we got to the end, the boss fight was a huge disappointment compared to the shark battle, puzzles were confusing as hell, it was tedious to get through, and overall it felt rushed which ruined the entire experience of enjoyment before the final chapter

Great game. My wife and I have done several playthroughs of the story-line. Fun to build and survive. Keeps one busy for a long time. I would highly recommend.

Worst dev community ive ever encountered. 90% of people arent able to join a friends game and the developers posted one possible fix over 2 years ago that doesnt work and have gone radio silent since then. No game updates and no fixes on the issue. Waste of money and time

game is buggy as heck and has terrible game design at times. 3 people in our group of 5 could not access the chest storage. thus making us funnel all our items to one or 2 ppl so they could store them. Islands get incredibly repetitive. Everything you make is consumable to a fault. why are scarecrows consumable?? combat is a joke. The stupid bird that drops rocks on you is aoe targeting and annoying to deal with even with a bow. you dont even get anything for killing it either. the same bugged people in our group could not pick up pufferfish for some reason?? If you put a chair on your raft and sit in it, the shark starts attacking you because the spaghetti code makes the shark recognize that you are not standing on your raft anymore. I cant even with this game. I walked away from this feeling literally tired of this game. dont bother wasting your time. Its a cool concept but terrible execution unless you get lucky with not getting bugged and look past all the flaws in its design. thanks if you even read this far. Im done.

What is Unique About this Game?

This sandbox survival base-building game lets players advance through a tech tree by exploring various islands. While the core loop is familiar to the genre, the standout element is that your entire base is mobile—a raft drifting through a flooded world. As players progress, they can construct more advanced machinery and reinforce their base. What starts as a modest raft eventually evolves into a robust, nearly self-sufficient fortress, delivering a deeply satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Core Gameplay

The game comprises six islands that serve as distinct progression levels. Each island is enjoyable to explore and reveals new blueprints that introduce fresh mechanics. The dungeons are meticulously designed and feel largely handcrafted, ensuring that exploration remains engaging. The boss fights, although not as polished as those in titles dedicated exclusively to such encounters, are still exciting and align well with the standards of other survival base-building games.

How to Define "Good Grind"

Grinding resources can be enjoyable when the process evolves to introduce new gameplay elements. For example, in automation games, players design different systems to automate resource collection in different stages. This type of grind becomes acceptable if it steers clear of repetitiveness.

Artificial Lengthening

Games that require repetitive grinding extend playtime artificially by forcing players to replay the same content just to progress. This approach is anti-consumer, squandering players’ time. In this game, many seeds are non-renewable, meaning players must continuously gather them from plants and bushes. By making seeds non-renewable, the developers introduce tedious tasks solely to boost average playtime statistics. This repetitive grind significantly hampers the experience.

Overall

This is a satisfactory survival base-building game featuring a mobile base. The story islands are exceptionally well-crafted by indie standards, and the tech tree progression, parkour, dungeon crawling, and combat are both intuitive and enjoyable. However, the repetitive grind required for player advancement is a significant downside that is hard to overlook.

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survival game very good but many bugs too

Game is great, but likely unplayable.

Unsure if it is multiplayer only, but there is a frequent bug (~every 5-10 minutes) that makes it so you cannot play the game or save, losing all your progress. Only buy if you are ok with potentially not being able to really play.

Other than that risk, game seemed great

Great game story starts pretty late but game is good overall

One of the best sandbox games in my opinion. It may start off slow and dull but as you really get to explore the world and the story it becomes more interesting and enjoyable. The building system is really nice and the various decorations to choose from are all unique and different from other games of the same genre. Some tweaks I would make is to make the ocean more alive with different areas and more creatures. Overall amazing game, really well made and addicting.

so good and it barly works on my laptop

I have a lot of hours logged on this game and have played through it a few times. I was really pleased with this game. It is simple, easy to play, and somewhat easy to grasp. There is an immersive story that no one really tells you about when you start taking off into the game.

You don't have to play the main story line, you can just build a cool raft and go from there, or you can complete the main story and then go back to the open ocean and do whatever you want. I was really pleased with this game. 8.5/10

i have enjoyed this game since it was in beta. Wish there was a pause option. Totally addictive fun,

Ocean based survival game?! YES! It's honestly not bad. 5/5 Cozy/cute and survival matched.

very good in multiplayer because you can do many tasks but solo is also fun because you can do the fun yet wacky story. but it does take a while to progress I think it's very good.

it's a great game to play with friends and i like that it picks up in lore as you progress, however... the raftiness declines over time as you focus less on building the raft and more on just getting to the next island

AND, that decline in rafting to like obstacle courses and intense boss fights kinda furthers that detraction tbh XD

Raft is a great game that I love to play. It is unique with its base building, and you can automate stuff. Great story and characters. It's a game I would recommend to anyone wanting to play a good multiplayer, and singleplayer is good aswell.

fun for a while by yourself, gets boring after a while. When with friends, endless possibilities, once played with 9 hours straight with some-one. W Game, recommend!!

Fun game with lots of modes, though the titanium grind can be rough.

Awesome survival game. relaxing yet challenging, and fun to play with friends.

theres so much lore in the game for the people who love lore and the game is an amazing survival game that if you enjoy survival games you should try this game out!

Played it multiplayer with my brother, it is fun, keeps it challenging, story is interesting and how it keeps you wondering "where to next and what is next". I do recommend with friends.

Raft is a survival game with an engaging concept and an intriguing story that keeps you invested throughout the journey. The core gameplay loop of scavenging, crafting, and exploring new islands offers a satisfying sense of progression. The story unfolds as you discover new locations, each designed with impressive detail and environmental storytelling. As you advance, upgrading your raft and unlocking new technologies keeps things fresh and rewarding.

However, where the game shines in storytelling and exploration, it falters when it comes to full completion. For those aiming to 100% the game, the experience is significantly dragged down by unnecessary grind and luck-based achievements. One of the most notable examples is the requirement to survive 365 in-game days; a task that far exceeds the length of the main story, leaving players with little to do but aimlessly sail between islands, repeatedly hunting the same enemies to pass the time. Mind you, that’s 365 days x 20 minutes per day (or 13 minutes if you go to sleep as early as possible each night), which really adds up over time. That’s at least 79 hours of gameplay, up to a staggering 122 hours if you never sleep! The limited variety in island layouts further amplifies the monotony, making the late-game feel tedious rather than exciting.

In summary, Raft is an enjoyable survival game with a well-crafted world and an engaging story, but completionists should be prepared for a frustratingly long and repetitive grind. If you’re in it for the adventure and exploration, it’s absolutely worth playing—but if your goal is to 100% the achievements, be ready for a drawn-out experience—unless Redbeet Interactive gives us more content in the future with a potential Chapter 4.

The setting is nice, but too many poor decision were made by developers.

-Many tedious mechanics, like limited hazard suits in Temperence, or the bird which you can barely get to dropping stones on your head for the entire duration of Caravan island exploration. If you accidentally break a chest all items in it will disappear. Just a few from the top of my head
-Unnecessary micromanagement, like breakable scarecrows or flippers.
-Expensive crafting recipes and low durability of many items.
-Lack of QoL features
-By the end puzzles and story island progression started feeling like a chore. Ending is meh, no end game, although it had potential.

Many of the above are fixable by mods or different approaches, but I better go rewatch 3 seasons of El Barco than replay this game.

raft is a classic. play it once and beat the game, or you could play it multiple times and experience all the wonder the game has. would recommend to play and to play with others as well

Still has some minor things that can be fixed. but overall its very relaxing and enjoyable

is fun to build in creative mode but it just lag a lot if u playing on laptop i don't play normal mode bc the game keeps freezing works wayy better if u play this on pc

Fun to unlock and earn everything aswell as doing the story.

Raft Game Review

Raft is a remarkably fun survival game that stands out with its unique style. The game provides a rich survival experience, requiring players to manage critical aspects like food, water, and resource gathering. This constant balancing act keeps the gameplay engaging and dynamic.

Storyline

The storyline, while decent, could benefit from further refinement. It's clear that the developers made an effort to enhance the narrative, especially towards the end, but it still has room for improvement to make the story truly shine.

Building

The building aspect of Raft is also quite awesome, as you are free to build the way you want (within raft limits). There are possibilities to create really cool builds with a lot of decorations, allowing you to truly create your own unique raft.

Co-op Mode

Co-op mode is enjoyable, though it does come with some bugs. If you're fortunate, you'll have a smooth sailing experience with your friends. However, there can be occasional issues that disrupt the gameplay.

Disappointing Aspect

Now, on to the more disappointing aspect of this review. After investing 142 hours with a good friend in this game, it was disheartening to discover that the main boss is host-only. This means that only the host player will receive the final achievement, making it necessary for co-op players to play through the entire game again on their own to get the achievement. This design choice somewhat undermines the co-op experience, as it requires multiple playthroughs.

Final Thoughts

Raft is an enjoyable game with a lot to offer. For single players, it's definitely worth getting. As for co-op, if you don't mind starting from scratch a few times to help out your friends, then it's still a decent option. However, be prepared for the host-only achievement issue if you're aiming to complete the game with friends.

This game is the best survival game I've ever played. Over all this game is awesome.

This a fun game, but definitely recommend playing with friends! It's way more fun, but i recommend 4-5 people max because it becomes way too easy and can be complicated with who's going what. Plus there might not be enough "jobs"/ things to do on the raft, when not on an island.

Some things they can add to the game to improve it (I personally think):
1. It can be bit difficult for new players to get a handle on the game controls, if they added a tutorial for brand new players to play so they can get use to the controls, it would be a better experience! (my sister is new to it, and is why I think tutorial would be great).
2. A way of keeping track of things to do would also be great as well! Like writing what needs to be done in your journal and it shows up in the top right corner for everyone in the game would be amazing! people can add to it too would also be nice!

These are a couple of things that could improve the game, but it would enhance the experience.

Glitches that affect the game:
1. When you throw the hook and it lands on the ground, you can't re-track it. you have to go into the water and it goes into your inventory and starts working again, but it gets annoying after a while.
2. Sometimes a person gets stuck in the chest menu/overlay, can others can't access the chest because you're stuck in it. The person either has to die (either to the shark or other ways), and if that doesn't work the host has to close the world and re-load it. This glitch can get really annoying because it can happen to everyone in the world.

There are other glitches but these are a few I can think of at the moment. Otherwise it's a great little game! Also sorry for the long read lol.

Love It, But Let Me Look Cool While Dying of Dehydration

Raft is an great survival game, at first you might not like it, but once you get pass a few stages it will be fun. There’s nothing quite like setting sail with your friends, scavenging for scraps, and arguing over who forgot to refill the water again. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, teamwork, and sheer panic when Bruce (yes, the shark has a name, and it’s personal) decides to chomp on the raft at the worst possible moment.

BUT… we need more. More islands, more random junk to collect, and most importantly I WANT TO FIND CLOTHING. Why am I surviving the apocalypse in the same sweaty outfit? Let me loot a pirate hat, a tattered captain’s coat, or even some goofy swim trunks with rubber duckies. Give me shipwrecks filled with treasures, old journals from previous survivors, and maybe just maybe a cursed artifact that makes Bruce leave me alone for five damn minutes.

Also, let’s talk about the little things. Why does my hook randomly decide to betray me and launch itself into the void? Why does the shark have an eternal vendetta against my boat when there’s a whole ocean out there? And can we get more sea creatures? Maybe a giant squid that tries to yoink people off the raft for a little extra thrill?

Even with its quirks, Raft is stupidly fun. It starts off relaxing just you, the ocean, and a dream until suddenly, you’re screaming because a seagull is bullying your crops, your friend fell off the boat again, and Bruce is out for blood. Absolute chaos. 10/7 would get eaten again, but at least let me do it in style. 😂

really good game but I stopped playing after it didn't save my inventory, dat pmo

Raft is a fun game with a unique and creative playstyle that kept me hooked at first. However, after around 15 hours of gameplay, it started to feel repetitive, leaving me questioning what else there was to explore or achieve. The grindy mechanics also stood out, as tools wore out quickly, batteries drained too fast, and the constant need for food and water became more of a chore than a challenge. While the initial experience is enjoyable, the gameplay loop could use more variety and balance to stay engaging in the long run. I really wish there was a neutral vote option because I don’t think this game deserves a negative review, but it doesn’t quite earn a full thumbs up either.

If you like managing resources, building, and fighting for survival, you will like this game. I really love the story mode; I 100% recommend it.

A fun game overall. Really fun with a friend so you can mess around together. The story line is decent, and provides a lot more in the way of gameplay. Gameplay does become repetitive after a while, but still if you enjoy survival with a strong side of base building, this is a good game.