Raft

First-person ocean survival crafting on an expandable floating home

Redbeet Interactive · Published by Axolot Games · Released Jun 20, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 379K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 1,662 in 30 days
Playing now: 3,727; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 6 months ago; Mar 12, 2026

What is Raft?

A first-person, open-world survival game playable alone or in online co-op. You hook floating debris, dive for resources, explore islands, manage hunger and thirst, craft equipment, and expand your raft while tracing the remains of civilization.

For you if...

+you enjoy gathering resources and constructing a floating base
+you want survival crafting built around online co-op
+you like open-ended exploration alongside a structured story

Not for you if...

−you dislike frequent hunger, thirst, and resource upkeep
−you want fast progression with little repetitive gathering
−you expect a long, smoothly paced story

What players say

93% of 378,792 reviews are positive · 89% of 1,662 in the last 30 days

Players praise the co-op survival loop, gradual raft upgrades, and freedom to build large floating bases. Common complaints focus on repetitive resource grinding, fast hunger and thirst drain, short-lived equipment, and a story that feels short or unevenly paced.

Screenshots and trailer

Raft system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.6GHz or similar
Graphics: GeForce GTX 700 series or similar
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 104
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish.