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Raft

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

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!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Engaging co-op multiplayer
    • Creative building and customization
    • Relaxing ocean exploration
    • Meaningful progression and story
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Early game grind can be tedious
    • Shark attacks can be frustrating
    • Limited post-story content
    • Some bugs and optimization issues
    • Lack of deep character customization

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore many islands, choose their own pace, and decide how to engage with farming, combat, crafting, and socializing."

      Capsule for Moonstone Island Moonstone Island

      "Players have significant freedom to build and customize their raft, explore islands at their own pace, and choose how to progress through story and crafting."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based challenges in resource management, crafting, and puzzle solving, with some combat elements requiring aim and strategy."

      Capsule for The Last Caretaker The Last Caretaker

      "The game offers skill-based challenges such as resource management, crafting, combat with sharks, and puzzle solving on islands."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on solo or cooperative play without ranked modes or leaderboards; players progress at their own pace."

      Capsule for Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper

      "Focus is on cooperative or solo play without ranked modes or leaderboards; players set their own goals and pace."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, habitual play, and strong attachment to building and exploration."

      Capsule for Smalland: Survive the Wilds Smalland: Survive the Wilds

      "Many players report long play sessions, habitual returns, and strong attachment to building and progressing their raft."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Co-op multiplayer is highly praised; players work together to survive and progress."

      Capsule for Outward Definitive Edition Outward Definitive Edition

      "Co-op multiplayer is highly praised; teamwork in resource gathering, building, and survival is a core experience."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Strong crafting and building system allowing players to create shelters, rafts, and tools with physical placement."

      Capsule for Stranded Deep Stranded Deep

      "Extensive building and decorating options allow players to create unique rafts and customize their floating homes."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are equal and cooperative; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

      Capsule for Neon Chrome Neon Chrome

      "Interactions are mostly cooperative and equal; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape with immersive ocean environments and calming gameplay."

      Capsule for Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape, enjoying the ocean environment and distraction from real life stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore new crafting recipes, building techniques, and game mechanics as they progress."

      Capsule for Creativerse Creativerse

      "Players explore new crafting recipes, building layouts, and island puzzles, experimenting with mechanics and strategies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Exploration of underwater areas, discovering new fish, secrets, and story elements is core gameplay."

      Capsule for DAVE THE DIVER DAVE THE DIVER

      "Exploration of islands, underwater areas, and story locations is a key motivator and gameplay element."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization and map drawing allow for personal expression, though cosmetic options are limited."

      Capsule for Etrian Odyssey HD Etrian Odyssey HD

      "Customization of raft aesthetics and character skins allows for personal expression, though character options are limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Game is realistic in shark behavior and underwater setting, with limited fantasy elements."

      Capsule for Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 Shark Attack Deathmatch 2

      "The setting is somewhat realistic survival on ocean with some fictional elements; moderate fantasy immersion."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience through co-op play and teamwork."

      Capsule for FORCED: Slightly Better Edition FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience in co-op play; players bond over teamwork and shared challenges."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in combat, puzzle solving, and resource management."

      Capsule for Them and Us Them and Us

      "Players develop skills in resource management, crafting, combat, and puzzle solving, showing learning and progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

      Capsule for Timberborn Timberborn

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention for combat, building, and exploration; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Disney Infinity 3.0: Gold Edition Disney Infinity 3.0: Gold Edition

      "Requires active attention for survival, resource gathering, and building; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, though not deeply emotional or intimate connections."

      Capsule for Bureau of Contacts Bureau of Contacts

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, though not necessarily deep emotional intimacy."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Some players may lead in cooperative play, but overall interactions are balanced and shared."

      Capsule for Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition

      "Some players may take lead in cooperative tasks, but overall interactions are balanced and collaborative."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Progression through unlocking crafting options, story chapters, and skill improvements."

      Capsule for Bladesong Bladesong

      "Clear progression through crafting better tools, expanding raft, unlocking story and technology."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and satisfying, providing a calming flow experience."

      Capsule for Car Detailing Simulator: Prologue Car Detailing Simulator: Prologue

      "Many players find the game relaxing and calming, enjoying the flow of building and exploration."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visuals and audio create a pleasant sensory experience, though not highly stimulating or intense."

      Capsule for Whiskerwood Whiskerwood

      "Visuals and audio provide pleasant sensory experience but are not intense or highly stimulating."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or ranking systems; achievements exist but social recognition is minimal."

      Capsule for NEKOPARA Vol. 4 NEKOPARA Vol. 4

      "No social status or ranking systems; achievements exist but social recognition is minimal."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Game has a linear story with character interactions and lore that motivate exploration and progression."

      Capsule for Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands

      "The game includes a story with lore and puzzles that motivate exploration and progression."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan raft building, resource management, and combat tactics to survive and progress."

      Capsule for Super Raft Boat Classic Super Raft Boat Classic

      "Players must plan resource use, raft layout, and survival tactics, requiring strategic thinking."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense elements like shark attacks add mild thrill, but overall experience is calm."

      Capsule for Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates

      "Shark attacks and survival threats add moments of tension and excitement, though overall tone is calm."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for price with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

      Capsule for Sublevel Zero Redux Sublevel Zero Redux

      "Players perceive good value for price with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Combat exists but is mild and not the main focus; some players dislike animal killing."

      Capsule for Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper

      "Combat against sharks and animals exists but is mild and not the main focus."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around managing hunger, thirst, and avoiding threats to stay alive."

      Capsule for The Eternal Cylinder The Eternal Cylinder

      "Core gameplay revolves around managing hunger, thirst, raft integrity, and avoiding threats."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026