Super Raft Boat

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Super Raft Boat is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by Shattered Journal Games and was released on February 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

The world's been flooded, and all you have is your Super Raft Boat. You keep sailing, hoping to find an island while fighting off the creatures of the sea. Can you reach the last island?

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 569 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging rogue-like bullet hell gameplay with a unique raft building mechanic that requires multitasking and resource management.
Cute pixel art style and good audio contribute to a charming and fun atmosphere.
Free to play with good replayability, multiple unlockable characters with different playstyles, and enjoyable achievements.

Difficulty ramps up quickly and can feel unfair or punishing, especially in later levels due to overwhelming enemies and limited DPS upgrades.
Limited content variety with only a few characters, weapons, and levels which may lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
Some balance issues with character strengths and trinkets, and occasional bugs/crashes reported; lack of multiplayer and more features to extend longevity.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The gameplay is generally praised for being simple, fun, and addictively challenging, with a smooth core loop and creative mechanics, especially appealing to fans of rogue-like shooters. However, some users find the difficulty steep and reliant on RNG, with limited item variety and balance issues that may frustrate casual players. Despite these drawbacks, the gameplay provides enjoyable replayability and is well-executed within its modest scope and free-to-play nature.
- “A really simple and fun indie game, the gameplay is really linear and straightforward and the upgrades make it a ton of fun.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability even with a small amount of weapons and power-ups because the looping mechanic makes the levels more challenging.”
- “The game is fantastic, it has a very cute art style and addictive gameplay; you will especially enjoy it if you like games such as Nuclear Throne and Enter the Gungeon.”
- “The raft building mechanic is limited and could benefit from being more fleshed out.”
- “Frankly the game mechanics aren't really working in favor. Roboto's hover isn't that vital and is more of an afterthought; the gatling gun doesn't deal much damage until the red phase, and even then it requires rhythmatic tapping to keep it in the zone, otherwise it's effectively a game over. The laser rifle's hitbox is janky, often causing shots to not register due to mismatched hit and hurt boxes. Roboto is bottom tier because they can't take more than four hits without help, which is infuriating. The flying ability is directly correlated with instant death, adding to the weak character frame. This character needs significant balance changes as performance relies heavily on enemy RNG and slow recharge to survive.”
- “Simple design, simple graphics, simple gameplay, simple loop, and simple items.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are consistently praised for their charming, cute, and well-executed pixel art style, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall aesthetic. While some note the retro graphics as simple or outdated, most find them visually appealing and fitting for the game's arcade-style action. Overall, the art style is considered a strong highlight contributing to an enjoyable and replayable experience.
- “The graphics are cute, movement is smooth and combat can get a little hectic in a fun way.”
- “Also, the art style and the music that go along with it are just perfection.”
- “Excellent art style and very creative and solid, totally worth a try.”
- “Simple design, simple graphics, simple gameplay, simple loop and simple items.”
- “The game was made with obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “It draws clear inspirations from Nuclear Throne (everything from gameplay down to the aesthetics), yet it manages to keep the same level of addiction with like 1/20th as much game.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
8%
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The game is widely praised for its strong replayability, driven by features like character and weapon unlocks, challenging looping mechanics, and engaging gameplay. While generally considered addicting and infinitely replayable, a few users feel the replay value is somewhat limited. Overall, it offers a fun, rewarding experience that keeps players coming back.
- “Absolutely addicting with fantastic replayability.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability even with a small amount of weapons and power-ups because the looping mechanic makes the levels more challenging.”
- “It's alright, although I think that there is not much replayability within the game.”
- “Short, but replayable.”
- “Clever mini-roguelite with some replayability through unlocking new characters and weapons.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The game essentially lacks a meaningful story or plot, relying instead on repetitive procedural generation without any cohesive level design or narrative flow. Users consistently note the absence of any substantial storyline.
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procedural generation algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game.”
- “Story: from what I know... no plot at all.”
- “Story: 1/5 (really isn't any).”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the art style perfectly and enhancing gameplay. Players find the soundtrack catchy, enjoyable, and a strong highlight that adds to the game's addictive and replayable nature.
- “Also, the art style and the music that go along with it are just perfection.”
- “Simple, addictive, great soundtrack, replayable and free, what more could you ask for?”
- “Great arcade style game, similar shooting to Enter the Gungeon and it works really well, nice art style and soundtrack too.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently note that grinding can be quite time-consuming, often requiring significant repetition to unlock everything, especially costumes.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “100%ing the game requires unlocking everything, and the costumes especially can be grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game genuinely funny and enjoyable, making it a good choice for casual play. While the gameplay offers some creative ideas, occasional difficulty spikes and limited variety can detract from the experience, though the humor remains a strong positive, especially for a free and short game.
- “It's really funny and a good challenge to pass the time, with some good ideas for the gameplay. Although it has some issues like occasionally excessive difficulty and a limited number of items making it a bit repetitive, it is actually really good for a free and short game.”
- “A funny game to spend your time.”
- “Funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits stability issues, including buggy UI behavior when using a controller and random freezes that result in being kicked out of runs upon restarting.
- “Game freezes randomly and kicks you out of the run once you start the game back up.”
- “Some parts of the UI are buggy when using a controller.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Monetization in games made with this engine is often associated with shovelware and lazy cash grabs, though many free-to-play titles genuinely offer a no-cost experience without in-app purchases. Users appreciate the ability to try these games without financial commitment.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's diverse characters and distinctive designs that support varied playstyles, though some note inconsistencies, such as the walking animations, that detract from the overall character presentation.
- “I think what I love most about this game is the characters, character designs, and different playstyles.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional feedback is minimal and somewhat unclear, with users noting occasional unexpected impacts without close contact, which may affect immersion or emotional engagement.