Raft is a survival game for Microsoft Windows that drops you onto a small raft adrift in a vast ocean. Developed by Redbeet Interactive and published by Axolot Games, Raft v1.01 builds on the game's original release with stability improvements and refinements to the core survival loop. You gather floating debris, manage hunger and thirst, fend off a shark, and gradually expand your tiny platform into a floating base. This update refreshes the experience for players who want a focused, single-player survival challenge on PC.

The game sits in the survival genre but leans into a calm, methodical pace. You are not sprinting through corridors or fighting waves of enemies. Instead, you hook resources out of the water, craft tools, and plan your next expansion. That slower rhythm is what separates Raft from faster survival titles, and it is the reason the game has held a dedicated audience since its early access days.

Technical Specifications

What Raft v1.01 Offers

Raft v1.01 is a survival game built around resource management on the open sea. You start with almost nothing: a hook, a small raft, and a hunger bar that starts ticking down immediately. The game asks you to think about every action. Throwing your hook costs time, and time is the resource you cannot craft. You will find yourself deciding whether to grab that plastic bottle drifting past or save the hook throw for a barrel that might contain something more useful.

The core loop involves four activities: collecting debris, filtering water, cooking food, and expanding your raft. Each of those activities feeds into the next. Debris gives you planks and plastic. Planks become foundations. Foundations let you place crafting stations. Stations let you build better tools. Better tools let you reach farther and survive longer. That loop is simple to understand and surprisingly hard to master, especially once the shark starts circling.

Raft v1.01 also includes a research system. You place resources into a research table and unlock new building options. This gives you a reason to collect items you might otherwise throw away. A random piece of seaweed or a scrap of metal can open up a new recipe, and that discovery process keeps the early hours engaging.

Key Features

• Ocean survival loop: Manage hunger, thirst, and health while drifting on a raft you build piece by piece.
• Resource gathering with a hook: Pull floating debris from the water to collect planks, plastic, palm leaves, and barrels.
• Crafting and building: Construct foundations, walls, crafting stations, and storage from collected materials.
• Research table: Unlock new recipes by studying raw materials you gather during your drift.
• Shark threat: A great white patrols your raft and can damage your foundations if you ignore it.
• Water and food management: Build a purifier and a grill to turn salt water and raw fish into usable supplies.
• Single-player focus: The v1.01 build is designed around a solo survival experience on Windows.
• Lightweight footprint: A 4 GB install size keeps the game accessible on modest hardware.

Pros & Cons

• Pros:
  • The survival loop is clear and easy to learn, which makes the first hour approachable for newcomers to the genre.
  • Building your raft gives a steady sense of progress that rewards patience.
  • The research system adds depth without overwhelming you with menus.
  • The 4 GB file size means the download and install finish quickly on most connections.
  • The ocean setting creates a distinct atmosphere compared with forest or island survival games.
• Cons:
  • The pace is slow by design, so players looking for action-heavy survival may find the early game repetitive.
  • The shark can feel punishing when you are still learning the building system.
  • v1.01 is an early build, so the content scope is narrower than later versions of the game.
  • There is no multiplayer in this version, which limits the social survival angle.

System Requirements

The following specifications come from the game's official listing. You can run Raft v1.01 on most Windows machines built in the last decade.

• OS: Windows 7 or later
• Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce GTX 500 series or similar
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 3 GB available space

Note that the download package is listed at 4 GB, so plan for a bit more free space than the minimum requirement to account for extraction and installation.

How to Play Raft v1.01

1. Download all RAR parts from the link provided on this page.
2. Extract the parts using a current version of WinRAR or 7-Zip. If you are unsure how to handle multi-part archives, follow the extraction guide linked in the FAQ section.
3. Run Setup.exe to install the game.
4. Launch the game and start your survival run.

Keep your archive tool updated. Older versions of WinRAR sometimes prompt for a password on archives that do not actually have one. The files on this page are password-free.

Version Freshness and Publisher Details

Raft v1.01 is the version documented on this page. The game was developed by Redbeet Interactive and published by Axolot Games. The original release date for this build is listed as May 23, 2018, and this article was last updated on May 30, 2018. If you are comparing versions, check the version number in the specifications table above before you download, because later builds of Raft add content that v1.01 does not include.

The developer credit on this listing is Mike, which reflects the uploader of this package rather than the studio. Redbeet Interactive remains the studio behind the game itself. If you want to support the developers, consider purchasing the game through official channels.

Installation Guidance and File Handling

Raft v1.01 ships as a multi-part RAR archive. You need every part in the same folder before you extract. If one part is missing, the extraction will fail partway through. After extraction, run Setup.exe from the extracted folder. The installer handles the rest.

If you see a CRC error or a damaged archive message, re-download the affected part rather than trying to repair it. Partial downloads are the most common cause of extraction failures with large game archives. For dead links or missing files, use the reupload request option on the site.

Who Should Play Raft v1.01

Raft v1.01 suits players who enjoy slow-burn survival games where planning matters more than reflexes. If you like the idea of building a base from scratch and watching it grow, the raft expansion system will keep you engaged. If you prefer survival games with combat, exploration, and story beats, this early version may feel limited. Players who enjoy indie survival titles with a clear crafting loop will get the most from it. If you want a different flavor of indie game after trying Raft, you can browse ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game Free Download (v1.190) for a narrative-driven alternative.

Download Raft v1.01

Use the button below to get the current package. The file is 4 GB, so a stable connection helps. After the download finishes, extract the archive and run the installer as described above.

If you enjoy Raft v1.01, support the developers by buying the game. That is the most direct way to fund future updates and new content.

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