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90
Sea of Thieves
★ Top score
81
Raft
For the right crew
85
Barotrauma
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| Compare | Sea of Thieves | Raft | Barotrauma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 90 / 100 | 81 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Teamwork | 96 | 78 | 94 |
| Fun as a squad | 92 | 84 | 84 |
| Easy to join | 80 | 88 | 66 |
| Replay | 88 | 74 | 86 |
| Value | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–8 players | 1–16 players |
| Split-screen | No | No | No |
| Online | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crossplay | Yes | No | Yes |
| Danger | Dangerous | Steady | Brutal |
| Solo | Possible on a sloop, but much harder | Playable solo, but grindy early on | Playable with AI crew bots |
| Steam price | $39.99 | $19.99 | $34.99 |
| Typical playtime | ~90 h | ~40 h | ~60 h |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable | Playable |
Play Sea of Thieves if
You want a crew game where shouting orders across the deck is half the fun.
Read the review →Play Raft if
You want a laid-back survival game that a big group can learn in minutes and finish together.
Read the review →Play Barotrauma if
You want a big-crew simulation where every person has a station and chaos is part of the fun.
Read the review →