Raft cover art

games like

Raft

Raft leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Simulator - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION2 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Raft

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Minecraft: Java Edition cover art
Minecraft: Java EditionPure Optimization · sandbox survival

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - world gen and mob spawns randomized

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The Banner Saga cover art
The Banner SagaSystems & Chaos · tactical RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - AI follows predictable threat-targeting logic

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Slime Rancher cover art
Slime RancherPure Optimization · farming sim

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Plort prices and slime spawns vary.

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DREDGE cover art
DREDGESystems & Chaos · fishing horror adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Cargo tetris, routes, and upgrades reward planning

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Prison Architect cover art
Prison ArchitectPure Optimization · construction management sim

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 8) - Guard routing, cell ratios, and utility networks are deeply solvable

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State of Decay 2 cover art
State of Decay 2Systems & Chaos · zombie survival management

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Combat is forgiving; stealth and swings need modest timing

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Black & White cover art
Black & WhitePure Optimization · god game

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Gesture-cast miracles; minimal dexterity stakes

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Tropico 4 cover art
Tropico 4Pure Optimization · political city builder

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Decree-clicking requires no dexterity

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This Is the Police cover art
This Is the PolicePure Optimization · police management sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Menu-driven dispatching, no dexterity

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Beholder cover art
BeholderPure Optimization · dystopian management adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Simple point-and-click landlord actions

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator cover art
Totally Accurate Battle SimulatorSystems & Chaos · physics battle simulator

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Place units then watch; no hands required

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My Time at Portia cover art
My Time at PortiaPure Optimization · crafting sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Light combat and crafting timing.

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Game details

Released
2022
Developer
Redbeet Interactive
Platforms
Series X|S, PC, PS5
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
80/100
IGDB users
74/100
SimulatorAdventureIndieSurvival