Raft version 1.09, along with all DLCs, has received very positive feedback from players on Steam. Many players enjoy the game because it mixes survival challenges with creative building. Players start on a small raft with only a few tools and slowly grow stronger by collecting floating items, fishing, building bigger rafts, and exploring islands. The feeling of progress makes the game fun and rewarding.
The multiplayer co-op mode is one of the most loved parts of the game. Players enjoy working together with friends to build rafts, fight sharks, collect resources, and survive at sea. Many players say the co-op gameplay makes the experience more exciting and enjoyable.
Players also like how they can customize and design their rafts in many ways. Some create simple floating homes, while others build large multi-level bases with farms and machines. Exploring islands and diving underwater adds more adventure and variety to the gameplay.