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Cybernetic Fault vs Datascape

Cybernetic Fault and Datascape both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Datascape (2022) is 3 years older than Cybernetic Fault (2025). Datascape is free; Cybernetic Fault is paid (9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Cybernetic Fault vs Datascape — Steam metadata comparison
Cybernetic Fault — Steam game coverCybernetic FaultDatascape — Steam game coverDatascape
Released20252022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews83.3% positive (299 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWhale Rock GamesAava Fertsman, Nicholas Gard

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Cybernetic Fault vs Datascape — FAQ

Should I play Cybernetic Fault or Datascape first?
If you want chronology, Datascape (2022) came out before Cybernetic Fault (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Cybernetic Fault and Datascape similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Is Datascape free?
Yes — Datascape is a free-to-play Steam title. Cybernetic Fault is paid (9.99 USD).
Cybernetic Fault vs Datascape — comparison & verdict · imho.run