#1Valheim
97
iRank87
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux
Raft is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Valheim, Don't Starve Together and Astroneer lead the list, with Valheim reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Raft special.
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Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive
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The closest game to Raft is Valheim — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Don't Starve Together and Astroneer follow close behind.
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iRank85
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
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95
iRank85
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person
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96
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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
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92
iRank82
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
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93
iRank70
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerSandbox World
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89
iRank84
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonDark
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95
iRank58
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
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#9flOw
89
iRank75
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric
IGDB75· 5
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95
iRank48
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73
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#11The Guild 3
93
iRank55
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC
91
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDark
Year 2024
✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation
83
iRank82
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
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77
iRank98
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloExplorationFirst PersonRangedMelee
Steam👍 98%· 1.3K
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80
iRank83
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Raft?
- The closest game to Raft is Valheim, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Raft?
- The three closest games to Raft are: 1. Valheim (97/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Don't Starve Together (96/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Astroneer (95/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Raft's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is Don't Starve Together similar to Raft?
- Yes, very much so — Don't Starve Together scores 96/100 similarity to Raft. They share 12 attributes, including survival mechanics and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Survival games are similar to Raft?
- The best Survival games similar to Raft are Valheim, Don't Starve Together, Astroneer and Stranded Deep. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Raft attributes like survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom.
- How is similarity to Raft calculated?
- We compare Raft against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Raft experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Raft?
- Yes — Russian Fishing 4 is free and scores well on similarity to Raft. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.