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We filtered the 43 games similar to Raft down to the 24 that fit the “PC” category. Don't Starve Together, Stranded Deep and Astroneer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Raft.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Raft is Don't Starve Together — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Stranded Deep and Astroneer follow close behind.

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The best games like Raft on PC

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Raft. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Don't Starve Together

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NGL85
Don't Starve Together
Closest overall match
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Raft: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression79Visuals0
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Stranded Deep

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NGL71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Raft is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals73Progression72
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Astroneer

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Astroneer
Closest on progression
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It meets Raft on exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and a space setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode88Visuals61
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Staxel

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NGL58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

Same family as Raft: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: skill tree progression and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression28Visuals0
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Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerSandbox World
Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Raft and shares a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is skill tree progression and 2D presentation.

It predates Raft by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World76Progression0Visuals0
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The Long Dark

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NGL82
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Raft: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings shooting mechanics and strong narrative focus.

It predates Raft by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression81Visuals73Game mode27
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Valheim

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NGL87
Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingThird Person
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

If Raft worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and co-op play, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals61
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The Planet Crafter

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NGL84
The Planet Crafter
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

The thread back to Raft runs through open world exploration, co-op play and base building. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and a space setting.

Genre100World100Game mode86Progression84Visuals73
9

Russian Fishing 4

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NGL48
Russian Fishing 4
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

With Raft it shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Progression82World75Visuals73
10

The Guild 3

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NGL55
The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Shelved next to Raft for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: resource management and an isometric view.

Genre100World100Game mode88Progression21Visuals0
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Deliver Us the Moon

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NGL82
Deliver Us the Moon
Closest on visuals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonMelee
Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Raft, and so does exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Visuals100Progression33Game mode27
12

The Alters

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NGL88
The Alters
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Same family as Raft: single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Raft.

Genre100Visuals44Game mode26
13

Dying Light: The Beast

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NGL84
Dying Light: The Beast
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonDark
Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Raft is single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 3 years after Raft.

Genre100Game mode87Visuals72
14

The Invincible

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NGL83
The Invincible
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It comes from the same genre as Raft and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100World74Visuals73Progression31Game mode27
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Influent Language Learning Game

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Influent Language Learning Game
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonMelee
Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

The genre is the same as Raft’s, and with it exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings puzzle design and melee combat.

Genre100Visuals72Progression40Game mode26

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