# Raft® Survival : Desert Nomad — Survive in endless wasteland

> Open-world desert survival game with raft building and combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Survival Games Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-desert-nomad/id1624882226 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Survival Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540088920)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6,287 App Store ratings · 295 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 167 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2022-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-desert-nomad/id1624882226/reviews.md

## What is Raft® Survival?

Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad – start your incredible journey through the desert on the raft in the air!

Left alive in the middle of the vast expanses of the desert, you have to make every possible effort not to die from hunger, thirst and heat. Armed with makeshift weapons, your only one way to survive surrounded by unknown monsters is to escape on a floating raft.

Dive into in a post-apocalyptic open world full of amazing locations, quests, incredible monsters, various crafting and raft building and strengthening! Collect and produce useful resources, upgrade buildings and make durable armor and weapons. Try to go on an expedition through the desert and find other survivors.

"Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad" features:

• World map for traveling through desert locations
• Fascinating storyline, player's base and strong enemies
• Collection and production of resources
• A variety of crafting and raft building
• Battles with dangerous monsters

~ Explore new territories ~
Travel and explore new interesting locations using a huge world map. Don't miss a single detail! Look for unique resources for the development of the raft, meet different enemies of the desert lands. Complete themed tasks and get valuable rewards.

~ Interesting storyline ~
Go through an exciting plot of the Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad world. Find the player's mysterious base in the desert and try to restore and develop it. Complete adventure quests and get nice bonuses to speed up the development of your raft and combat equipment.

~ Collection and production of resources ~
Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad is perfect for anyone who has ever wanted or wants to learn how to survive in the desert! For the successful raft development, you need to stock up on useful resources. To stay alive, you can build stations to extract the necessary supplies, as well as devices for crafting clothes and materials to improve the raft.

~ Hot air balloon travel ~
Try out a special flight mode that will let you travel through the sky across an open world. Create your own upgraded air play raft: build the first floor, install the necessary stations and equipment and secure the raft with fences and metal walls.

~ New Gunfight Mode ~
Test your shooting skills and earn rewards! Reach level 20 to unlock a "Gunfight" and start earning doubloons by passing stages!

Embark on a journey full of interesting adventures! Your fate is in your hands!

SUBSCRIPTION
Enjoy the game and get bonuses:
1. 6 simultaneous production processes
2. Raft flight speed increased by 10%
3. Engine fuel and energy consumption reduced by 20%
4. No ads (only bonuses for the video)
5. 60 coins every day as a bonus
6. Noise level reduced by 40%
7. Maximum number of inventory slots and an additional 5 slots in the Warehouse
8. Reduce food and water consumption by 20%
9. Instant access to Gunfight mode

Make your life easier with premium access:
- Check it's advantages, by getting a free three-day trial. After 3 days, the trial will automatically turn to the week paid subscription.
- A week paid subscription costs $6.99, month – $14.99, year – $49.99.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- You can cancel the subscription or a free trial at any time, but at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. OTHERWISE, it will be automatically renewed.
- The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage the subscription and turn off the auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription.
Read our privacy policy https://survivalgamesstudio.com/privacy.html
And EULA https://survivalgamesstudio.com/eula.html

Our company Survival Games LTD has full rights to use the RAFT trademark in the USA (The Mark Consists of Standard Characters without claim to any particular font style, size or color - Ser. No. 87-605,582 FILED 09-12-2017)

## Key features

- Flying raft survival
- Desert exploration
- Resource gathering and crafting
- Raft building and upgrades
- Monster battles
- Storyline quests
- Gunfight mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| week_subscription_desert_noma2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Desert Survival Game | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Western Survival Game | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| watch01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| watch02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| funded_box_level_4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| dublon_offer_50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| dublon_shop_160 | $4.99 | one-time |
| dublon_shop_340 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keys_offer_3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigBackPack_offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keys_offer_20 | $6.99 | one-time |
| StarterPack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equip_shop_Pistol | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Keys_offer_10 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Raft® Survival?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay loop
- 💡 Interesting desert survival concept
- 👍 Visually appealing

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of progress/story progression
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Raft/airship getting stuck or disappearing
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Missing/unobtainable items (e.g., ruby heart)

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode
- Sandbox/creative mode
- Multiplayer support
- More content and updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 295)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-desert-nomad/id1624882226/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-15, version 0.35.11*

I love the game and I just got it!!

### 5/5 — Love all of them

*2026-08-11, version 0.35.11*

Could you like make it so at the end when you finish you fall into the water and get on a Piece of wood and it’s like a sequel to the shark one

### 1/5 — Why ?

*2026-08-02, version 0.35.11*

6.99 per week after a 3 day trial is criminal.  You’re not gonna attract anyone with a price like that. Didn’t even get past the subscription bit instantly uninstalled

### 5/5 — For two year ago I’m still waiting for updates

*2026-07-27, version 0.35.11*

Best game i finished is game 3 time I waiting for updates

### 5/5 — Plz read this

*2026-07-10, version 0.35.11*

Yes sir greatest thing ever amazing quality dope monsters

### 2/5 — Please fix this

*2026-06-01, version 0.35.11*

I got to play ones because every time I try to load in it says I have no internet but I do so i can not play please fix it

### 1/5 — weird

*2026-05-29, version 0.35.11*

makes u pay 50 smt dollars and shows up with a weird cartoon naked girl when u dont???????

### 3/5 — Paywall as soon as you enter

*2026-05-21, version 0.35.11*

P2W garbage can’t play game without activating free trial

### 5/5 — Really good siris

*2026-05-20, version 0.35.11*

The game is fun and even without the trial

### 5/5 — Sandbox

*2026-05-12, version 0.35.11*

This needs a sandbox mode like Ocean Nomad for free cause why not 
(P.S: I want a sandbox mode really bad)

## Frequently asked questions about Raft® Survival

### What is Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad about?

Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad is an open-world survival game where you must survive in a vast desert wasteland. You'll build and upgrade a flying raft to escape hunger, thirst, and heat, while battling monsters and exploring new locations.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include exploring a world map of desert locations, engaging in a fascinating storyline with a player base, collecting and producing resources, crafting and building your raft, and battling dangerous monsters. There's also a unique hot air balloon travel mode and a Gunfight mode.

### How does the game make money?

The game is free to download and play, but offers in-app purchases and a subscription for premium access. This premium access provides various bonuses like increased production speed, reduced consumption, no ads, and extra inventory slots.

### What platforms is Raft® Survival: Desert Nomad available on?

Based on the description, this is a mobile application. It is designed for mobile devices, offering an interactive survival experience on the go.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Players use this app to experience a challenging survival scenario in a unique desert setting. It's ideal for those who enjoy resource management, base building, exploration, and combat within a narrative-driven adventure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.35.11 — 2024-05-16

New exciting stories across wasteland and heavens! The desert needs a protector. Grow stronger! Build your own flying fortress!
- New characters with new quests
- Survival just got tougher: fulfill epic goals!
- Repair the raft engine to explore new lands
- Navigating in the local area is easier

### 0.35.9 — 2024-01-11

New exciting stories across wasteland and heavens! The desert needs a protector. Grow stronger! Build your own flying fortress!
- New characters with new quests
- Survival just got tougher: fulfill epic goals!
- Repair the raft engine to explore new lands
- Navigating in the local area is easier

### 0.35.8 — 2023-12-06

New exciting stories across wasteland and heavens! The desert needs a protector. Grow stronger! Build your own flying fortress!
- New characters with new quests
- Survival just got tougher: fulfill epic goals!
- Repair the raft engine to explore new lands
- Navigating in the local area is easier

### 0.33.9 — 2023-08-06

Added auto-shoot mode! Killing enemies just got easier!
Added running! Move faster!
New location - Mine!
Weapons have gotten better! Enhance your favorite weapon!
The store has become more convenient and distributes gifts! Take yours too!
New buildings! Build your own mining factory!
New bags! Expand the space in your inventory!

### 0.33.8 — 2023-07-25

Added auto-shoot mode! Killing enemies just got easier!
Added running! Move faster!
New location - Mine!
Weapons have gotten better! Enhance your favorite weapon!
The store has become more convenient and distributes gifts! Take yours too!
New buildings! Build your own mining factory!
New bags! Expand the space in your inventory!

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## More apps by Survival Games Ltd

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- [Raft® Survival Adventure Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-adventure-quest/id6720751894)

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