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Raft is a category leader in AI survival recommendations, owning the oceanic co-op conversation.

While your visibility is excellent in core survival categories, there is room to capture users looking for broader 'cozy' and 'base-building' genres.

Raft's baseline score
76/100
Good

Raft enjoys high visibility due to its status as a genre-defining title with deep community roots. AI agents confidently recommend it for co-op and oceanic survival, though they occasionally miss its narrative depth. You are in a strong position to compound this lead by targeting more specific gameplay sub-niches.

What we see
  • Raft has exceptional visibility in 'co-op' and 'oceanic' survival prompts due to heavy Reddit and YouTube coverage.
  • ChatGPT and Claude highly associate the brand with the 'survival' genre's core pantheon alongside Subnautica.
  • There is a visibility drop when users ask for 'realistic' survival games, as AI perceives Raft as more stylized or arcade-leaning.
  • Gemini surfaces significant video content, benefiting from the game's popularity among high-reach streamers.
  • AI Overviews prioritize Steam and Wikipedia, which are well-optimized but lack the 'insider' tips that drive longer engagement.
Business goals Raft is likely trying to hit
  • Drive long-tail Steam sales and console port interest
  • Maintain active player counts through community-driven content
  • Cement status as the definitive oceanic survival title
  • Cross-promote future titles from Redbeet Interactive or Axolot Games