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RaftVSSatisfactory

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Raft

Raft

Quality
75Popularity
47Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 82 days
−33% $13.39
Buy Now
VS
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
48Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−22% $31.03
Buy Now

Winner

Raft wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Raft is currently cheaper ($13.39 vs $31.03 for Satisfactory) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Raft
7 of 14 metrics
Satisfactory
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.39 Wins
$31.03 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.39 Wins
$27.99 -
Best Current Discount
-33% Wins
-22% -
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
90 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.1% positive -
97.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
322.8K Wins
234.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
300.6K Wins
228.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
22.2K -
6.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.9K -
14.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
315.3K Wins
234.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
104 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2022 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRaft

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItSatisfactory

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Raft
Satisfactory

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Raft

Raft

1 Store
Steam
Steam −33% $13.39Buy Now
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −22% $31.03Buy Now
Steam
Steam +29% $39.99View

Raft

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (322,747 reviews) — very positive reception
322,747 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$13.39 — reasonable price
33% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +87%
9,047 concurrent players — solid base
218 new reviews — still being discovered
322,747 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Satisfactory

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

97% positive (234,345 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
234,345 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$31.03 — mid-range price
22% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($27.99)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-27% player decline
9,452 concurrent players — solid base
146 new reviews — still being discovered
234,345 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsRaftSatisfactory
Release Date
June 20, 2022
September 10, 2024
Developers
Redbeet Interactive
Coffee Stain Studios
Publishers
Axolot Games
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
104
44

Raft

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz or similar
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

Satisfactory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for multiplayer.
Which is better: Raft or Satisfactory?

Raft won the comparison against Satisfactory 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 Raft worth buying over Satisfactory?

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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC

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