Raft vs Stranded Deep
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Raft wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Stranded Deep is $15.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Raft | Stranded Deep |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 59 |
| Quality | 75 | 63 |
| Value | 48 | 53 |
| Popularity | 47 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $4.91 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.1% positive | 74.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6.9K | 1.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Raft | Stranded Deep |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2022 | August 10, 2022 |
| Developers | Redbeet Interactive | Beam Team Games |
| Publishers | Axolot Games | Beam Team Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or later | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz or similar | X64 Quad Core CPU 3.0GHz+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar | 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Raft or Stranded Deep?
Raft won the comparison against Stranded Deep 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 Stranded Deep?
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. Stranded Deep currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC