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Survive on Raft

Simulation 172.13 MB 2K views

Game Overview

A plane wreck leaves one survivor adrift on an endless ocean, where every plank, scrap of metal, and salvaged supply becomes another chance to stay alive. Survive on Raft is a straightforward indie survival simulation built around turning a fragile floating platform into a functional home. Its mood balances lonely disaster survival with a more colorful, approachable crafting experience, especially once friends join the voyage. The sea is both your resource field and your greatest threat, surrounding you with opportunity while offering very little safety.

Most of your time goes into gathering debris from the water, converting materials into tools and supplies, and steadily enlarging your raft. More than 60 construction and crafting options let you shape the vessel around your priorities, whether that means practical storage, defenses, living space, or preparation for longer expeditions. Hunger, supplies, and the need for equipment keep the basic loop moving, while island trips add a riskier layer of scavenging and exploration. Ten islands offer distinct hazards, mysteries, and valuable loot, so setting out requires weapons, provisions, and enough planning to make it back to the raft alive.

Online multiplayer makes the survival routine considerably more enjoyable, since players can divide up gathering, construction, exploration, and defense rather than handling every task alone. Character customization also gives co-op crews a little personality through a large selection of clothes and accessories. The wandering merchant provides a useful progression route, trading gathered resources for blueprints and offering hints that help direct your next goals. Players who enjoy the floating-base building and ocean scavenging of Raft, but want a simpler survival-focused alternative with island excursions and casual co-op, are the natural audience; patient solo builders can still find a relaxing loop in gradually transforming wreckage into a seaworthy refuge.

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Installation

  1. Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
  2. On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
  3. When complete, extract the archive to a Survive on Raft folder using 7-Zip.
  4. Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
  5. For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7-11
  • Processor: Single Core 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 9400M or ATi/AMD HD 2400 or Intel HD 4000
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Survive on Raft?

After extracting Survive on Raft, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 172.13 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Do I need to run the game as administrator?

Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Survive on Raft requires a Nvidia 9400M or ATi/AMD HD 2400 or Intel HD 4000 or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.

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