Gold Hunter vs Raft
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Raft wins 10 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 | Gold Hunter | Raft |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 42 | 62 |
| Quality | 38 | 75 |
| Value | 44 | 48 |
| Popularity | 44 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 40.1% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 6.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gold Hunter | Raft |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 13, 2022 | June 20, 2022 |
| Developers | eXtreme Studios | Redbeet Interactive |
| Publishers | eXtreme Studios | Axolot Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or higher | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz or similar |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gold Hunter or Raft?
Raft won the comparison against Gold Hunter 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 Gold Hunter 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, 12:55 PM UTC