Raft is a surprisingly relaxing yet intense survival game that really shines when played with friends. Starting with nothing but a small raft and a hook, the sense of progression feels very rewarding as you expand your floating base and explore the ocean.

The survival mechanics are simple but engaging—managing hunger, thirst, and materials keeps you busy without feeling overwhelming. Exploration is the real highlight. Visiting abandoned islands and story locations adds mystery and purpose beyond just surviving, and the story slowly unfolds in an interesting way.

The shark can be annoying at first, but it adds tension and keeps you alert. Crafting is satisfying, building is fun, and the art style is charming rather than realistic, which works perfectly for the game’s tone. Solo play is enjoyable, but co-op makes the experience much more fun and chaotic.

Overall, Raft is a great survival game with a calm atmosphere, solid progression, and memorable co-op moments. Definitely recommended if you enjoy crafting, exploration, and survival at sea.

Recommended 👍

Fun solo, fun with friends. Collect junk, craft new items, and expand your raft. There is a story which directs you to new islands and areas with interesting environments and challenges. Plenty of time can be spent on trying to customize and craft/collect all the tools for quality of life, or you can speed through the story to complete it as fast as you can. Kind of peaceful, if not for the starvation and thirst and the shark.

i wanna ♥♥♥♥ the shark so bad