Raft

Raft throws players into the deep end as they start on a tiny raft in the middle of the ocean, tasked with surviving an expansive, perilous watery world. Using a simple hook tool, players must snag floating debris and materials to gradually build and expand their raft into a floating home. As they gather resources, players can craft equipment, weapons, and shelter, all while managing their critical needs for food and water. The game stands out by combining elements of survival, crafting, and exploration, pushing players to be resourceful with the limited supplies scattered across the endless blue expanse.

Expand and Survive Against All Odds

The survival aspect of Raft challenges players to maintain their health, hunger, and hydration as they contend with the threats of the ocean. Predatory wildlife, such as sharks, threaten to destroy parts of the raft and harm the player, adding constant tension and requiring vigilant defense preparations. As players progress, they can unlock advanced crafting options and build more complex structures, tools, and weapons. This progression system rewards exploration and risk-taking, encouraging players to venture to mysterious islands and sunken ships to scavenge rare materials and new technologies.

Raft also integrates environmental puzzles and a storyline that players can follow to uncover the secrets of the ocean. Signaled by radio frequencies, hidden clues lead to larger narratives about the game world’s past and challenges players to reach a definitive ending. This blend of open-ended survival with structured narrative elements gives players compelling reasons to build, explore, and survive. Raft transforms a stark scenario of isolation and survival into a rich, engaging experience that tests players’ ingenuity and will to endure.