Linux Review:

Raft

Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!

PROTON TIER: GOLD

Raft ™ is an oceanic survival adventure where players build a floating home and battle the elements, including man-eating sharks.

Status Check Proton (Gold)

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• DirectX 11 Error: Attempts to use GE-Proton10-4 result in a DirectX 11 error.
• Low FPS/Stuttering/Black Screen on Alt-Tab: Several users report low framerates, stuttering, and black screens when alt-tabbing.
• Gamescope for Improved Performance: Some users report performance improvements using Gamescope.
  • Solution: gamemoderun gamescope -h 1440 -w 3440 -f -r 120 --force-grab-cursor -- mangohud %command%
• Potential Performance Boost with Mangohud and Winesync: Using Mangohud with Winesync can provide a smoother experience.
  • Solution: PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 MANGOHUD_CONFIG="winesync" mangohud %command%
• Stuttering During Island Loading/Saving: Stuttering is sometimes observed during island loading and saving, likely related to game performance and the Linux/Proton environment.
• Minor Stuttering & Freezes: Occasional minor stuttering and brief freezes have been reported, particularly when underwater.

Verdict Despite occasional reports of stuttering and performance issues, Raft is generally considered playable and enjoyable on Linux via Proton (Gold tier). Users report success with various Proton versions, and Gamescope/Mangohud can help optimize performance. It is a worthwhile purchase for Linux gamers willing to experiment with launch options.