Card Survival: Tropical Island vs Raft
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Raft wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Raft is $5.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Card Survival: Tropical Island | Raft |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 62 |
| Quality | 76 | 75 |
| Value | 45 | 48 |
| Popularity | 28 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 177 | 6.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Card Survival: Tropical Island
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Card Survival: Tropical Island | Raft |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 16, 2022 | June 20, 2022 |
| Developers | WinterSpring Games | Redbeet Interactive |
| Publishers | WinterSpring Games | Axolot Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz or similar |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Card Survival: Tropical Island or Raft?
Raft won the comparison against Card Survival: Tropical Island based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Card Survival: Tropical Island worth buying over Raft?
Based on the metrics, Raft won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Raft currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC