If you and your gaming squad thrive on chaotic multiplayer survival games like Raft or Overcooked, you’re going to want to pay close attention to this one. Solo developer Underdog has officially revealed SHORE, a brand-new 1–4 player physics-driven co-op adventure that’s already taking social media by storm.

With dev logs already pulling in over 600,000 views and generating thousands of feature requests from eager fans, SHORE is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated indie multiplayer releases of the year.

Check out what you need to know about this seafaring survival journey and why your biggest enemy might just be the person holding the paddle next to you.

What is SHORE?

SHORE drops you and up to three friends into a desperate race against the elements. After a sudden volcanic eruption destroys what was supposed to be a peaceful island getaway, you’re forced onto a small, fragile wooden raft with little more than a couple of paddles, scarce supplies, and each other.

Your goal? Navigate a treacherous, unpredictable ocean to find civilisation somewhere beyond the horizon.

Unlike traditional survival games, SHORE relies heavily on fully physics-driven mechanics. Every wave that hits your raft rocks the deck, every current pushes you off course, and every single shift in your crew’s weight alters the raft’s balance. If your teammate suddenly runs to one side to grab floating debris, they might just tip the whole craft over—sending everyone straight into shark-infested waters!

Key Features

• Physics-Based Rafting Chaos: Coordination is everything. Players must physically time and synchronise their paddle strokes to steer through violent currents and avoid capsizing.
• The Ocean Wants You Dead: It’s not just calm sailing—expect to face torrential storms, massive icebergs, deadly whirlpools, giant tsunamis, and hungry sea creatures.
• Explore Uncharted Waters: Chart a path across uncharted sea lanes, loot drifting wreckage, and explore mysterious abandoned islands for vital resources to stay alive.
• Built Alongside the Community: Developed by solo dev Underdog, SHORE has been built out in the open, heavily incorporating player feedback and suggestions right from the earliest dev logs.

Friendly Chaos at Sea

As creator Underdog puts it:

“The ocean is dangerous, but your friends usually make things worse. Whether you’re arguing over which direction to paddle, scrambling to save someone who fell overboard, or risking everything to investigate something on the horizon, SHORE is all about creating those unforgettable moments that only happen when you’re playing together.”

And let’s be honest—if someone on your raft isn’t pulling their weight, throwing them overboard to distract the sharks is always an option!

When and Where Can You Play?

SHORE is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam later in 2026.

If you’re eager to track its progress or want to jump into the community, you can head over to Steam to Wishlist SHORE today and follow Underdog’s development updates across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord.

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