Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy game with Online Co-op, SteamVR Collectibles, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs The Burning Descent
Raw Data and The Burning Descent 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 The Burning Descent (2020). The Burning Descent is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (24.99 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 The Burning Descent
Choose The Burning Descent if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Burning Descent launched in 2020.
Both Raw Data and The Burning Descent sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  The Burning Descent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Survios | RyseUp Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 3 years older than The Burning Descent (2020).
- The Burning Descent is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Raw Data has co-op; The Burning Descent does not.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Burning Descent has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs The Burning Descent — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or The Burning Descent first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before The Burning Descent (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 The Burning Descent 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.