Survive on Raft

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"In Survive on Raft, you are the sole survivor of a plane crash, left to fend for yourself in the middle of the ocean. Craft, build, and expand your raft with over 60 different options, while playing online with others to gather resources and help each other survive. Customize your character, explore unique islands filled with danger and treasure, and prepare for adventure. Wandering the boundless ocean, teamwork and creativity are your keys to survival."

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+14

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 400 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game is fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
It offers a simple yet engaging survival experience with crafting mechanics.
The graphics and overall design are appealing, making it a relaxing game to play.

The game is a poorly executed clone of 'Raft', leading to confusion and disappointment among players.
It is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and crashing.
The gameplay can become monotonous quickly, with limited content and repetitive mechanics.

stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly in multiplayer mode. While some users have experienced minimal problems and found the game enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that detract from the experience.
- “I can't even refund it because after 4 hours of troubleshooting the game (trying to make a save) it was too late...”
- “It freezes and glitches a lot.”
- “The problem is that it is extremely buggy.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay has been described as simple and reminiscent of similar survival games like Raft, featuring enjoyable crafting mechanics but plagued by clunky controls and bugs. While some players appreciate the core concept and potential for future updates, others criticize it for being a limited and poorly developed clone, lacking depth compared to its more popular counterparts. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it entertaining and others feeling disappointed by its execution.
- “We look forward to future updates and hopefully the addition of more mechanics like electrical, engines, plumbing, and animal husbandry.”
- “It's actually a good and fun game; it has some good crafting mechanics too. I have always liked the old-fashioned sandbox game genre, and it seems that this has very good potential.”
- “Great core idea and fun gameplay.”
- “There are several mechanics that can be clunky or don't work as intended.”
- “Horrible game, so many bugs and ugly gameplay, I want a refund!”
- “Extremely limited gameplay, very similar to another game that's much better developed.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the art style and performance issues, such as glitches and low frame rates, particularly on lower-end PCs. However, others appreciate the game's visual appeal and colors, finding it a suitable alternative to similar titles. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they are deemed acceptable by some players despite the presence of bugs and performance challenges.
- “My little brother bought this game for me, and personally, I like the graphics more than any other raft game.”
- “The reason I got this game in the first place was because my potato PC can barely get Raft to 30 FPS on the lowest graphical settings, so I tried this as an alternative, and I'm pretty impressed with the results.”
- “I do enjoy the game in general, and I like the colors and graphics used for this.”
- “But the island graphics are pretty bad, and I had a huge bug where my chests duplicated and some disappeared!”
- “The graphics are painful to look at, and it takes 2 hours just to bring one box in to grab.”
- “I put up with so many terrible glitches and the ugly art style because I thought I was playing Raft.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story involves exploring mystery islands via kayak, with a focus on uncovering the narrative of how the player ended up on a raft. While the story is considered realistic, opinions are mixed regarding its depth and overall execution, with some feeling it falls short compared to similar games.
- “You get to take a kayak to the mystery islands and learn how the story unfolds.”
- “It is very realistic and it has a story about what happened and how you got on a raft.”
- “Thought I would save some money and buy this instead of 'Raft' - bad move... moral of the story?”
- “Graphics are half, story is half.”
- “It is very realistic and it has a story to it about what happened and how you got on a raft.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, particularly after extended playtime, as the lack of content leads to repetitive activities that feel pointless. While some are okay with grinding for progress, many feel that the slow leveling system hampers their enjoyment and sense of achievement.
- “It was okay, but 11 hours in, the progress was getting too tedious.”
- “I don't mind grinding for progress, but I just felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- “There is not enough content to pass the time while gaining experience, and since leveling is the only way to unlock new features, you will just find yourself grinding the same pointless activities to speed it up.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music aspect is polarizing; while it serves as a fun social tool for Discord parties, it lacks a dedicated soundtrack, featuring only basic sound effects related to gameplay.
- “Fun game for Discord parties too, to socialize, game, and play music.”
- “This game has no music at all, just some rudimentary sounds on shark attacks and other stuff.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, particularly in the first couple of hours, with players finding it amusing and appropriate for its low price point of €4. However, some suggest that the comedic elements may wane as the game progresses.
- “The first 1-2 hours were quite funny.”
- “Up to that point, it was still somehow funny. What should you expect from a €4 game?”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews suggest that the monetization strategy may come across as a quick cash grab by the developers, raising concerns about the game's value and fairness to players.
- “I am starting to think that maybe it was a quick cash grab for the developers.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly undermined by the presence of numerous bugs, which detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion.