Raft

Name: Raft review
Item: Raft
Rating: 7
Author: MinPlace

MinPlace review of Raft. Filed under Adventure, Indie, Simulation. Editor rating 7/10.

Players collect floating debris from the ocean using a grappling hook to expand and stabilize their raft. They explore scattered islands for resources, craft equipment, and manage basic needs like hunger while dealing with sharks and weather. Progress comes from following radio signals to uncover new locations and story elements.

Rating 7/10 $19.99 2022-06-20

Adventure Indie Simulation Single-player Multi-player Co-op Online Co-op Steam Achievements Steam Cloud Family Sharing

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Core systems center on incremental expansion where each new floor panel or storage crate changes how the raft handles waves and available space, with crafting trees that tie directly into exploration loops for better tools and defenses. Visuals emphasize shifting water surfaces and simple low-poly models for structures and items, supported by looping wave sounds, creaking wood, and sparse wildlife audio that shifts with location and time of day. The experience suits players who enjoy methodical resource loops and small-scale building without requiring fast reflexes or complex combat.

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