Choose Volume
Choose Volume if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Volume launched in 2015.
Volume vs Dataminers
Volume and Dataminers both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Volume (2015) is 11 years older than Dataminers (2026). Dataminers scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Volume (80.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dataminers
Choose Dataminers if you want a Strategy game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dataminers launched in 2026.
Both Volume and Dataminers sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Volume |  Dataminers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (267 reviews) | 97.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bithell Games | Electrocosmos |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Volume (2015) is 11 years older than Dataminers (2026).
- Dataminers scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Volume (80.9% positive).
- Dataminers is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Volume (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Volume is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dataminers has no Deck rating yet.
Volume vs Dataminers — FAQ
- Should I play Volume or Dataminers first?
- If you want chronology, Volume (2015) came out before Dataminers (2026). 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 Volume and Dataminers similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Does Volume run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Volume is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dataminers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.