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We filtered the 43 games similar to Raft down to the 13 that fit the “Co-op” category. Valheim, Stranded Deep and Don't Starve Together top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Raft.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best co-op games like Raft

13 similar games foundUpdated July 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.

#1Valheim

iRank87

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19

Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping base building

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#3Don't Starve Together

iRank85

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83

Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping base building

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Steam

#4Staxel

iRank58

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11

Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping crafting mechanics

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam

#6Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

iRank70

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerSandbox World

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

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#7Elden Ring Nightreign

iRank82

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, open world exploration and co op

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8Animal Company

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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#9Astroneer

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping online features

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#10The Planet Crafter

iRank84

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13

Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG

#11The Guild 3

iRank55

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22

Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Dying Light: The Beast

iRank84

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonDark

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

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#13flOw

iRank75

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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