Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy game with SteamVR Collectibles and VR Only. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs Mech Game
Raw Data and Mech Game both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Raw Data (2017) is 3 years older than Mech Game (2020). Mech Game is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 Mech Game
Choose Mech Game if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access game with MMO, Steam Leaderboards, and VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mech Game launched in 2020.
Both Raw Data and Mech Game sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Raw Data |  Mech Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Spellbook |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 3 years older than Mech Game (2020).
- Mech Game is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Mech Game has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs Mech Game — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or Mech Game first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Mech Game (2020). 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 Raw Data and Mech Game similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Raw Data and Mech Game have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mech Game ships Online Co-op, Co-op.