Build a Raft

Build a Raft is a creative sandbox on Roblox developed by solo developer dinars5, released in June 2020. Players use a parts catalog of planks, barrels, sails, and other components to build any floating structure they can imagine, and can invite friends to build together. A dedicated Roblox group server hosts scheduled community events. With 61.6 million visits across six years, it is one of the longest-running builder sandboxes on the platform.

The experience is entirely open-ended. Open the parts catalog, select any combination of components, place them on the water surface, and build whatever you like. There are no prescribed goals, no progression systems, and no income loops - just building for creative expression and social enjoyment. Here is what the experience includes:

• 🏠 Raft Building - place planks, barrels, sails, and other parts freely on the water surface to construct any floating structure
• 🎭 Multiplayer Building - invite friends to join the same server and build together or explore each other's creations
• ⏳ Community Events - join the official Roblox group server to participate in scheduled events organized by the developer
• 🗺️ Creative Freedom - no objectives, no currencies, no progression; the only goal is whatever you decide to build

There are no currencies, upgrades, or leveling systems. Build a Raft is a pure creative sandbox. The game's 65.5% approval rating reflects mixed reviews accumulated over six years - some players expect more progression - but the 61.6 million visit count demonstrates the concept has clear and lasting appeal with the right audience.

The developer dinars5 has maintained the game since 2020, with a March 2026 update confirming continued maintenance. For players who want a raft-building game with survival stakes and combat, Build a Raft or Die adds flood mechanics, pirates, and competitive co-op.