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Raw Data vs Combat Mech VR

Raw Data and Combat Mech VR 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 Combat Mech VR (2020). Combat Mech VR is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (0.99 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 Raw Data

Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Combat Mech VR

Choose Combat Mech VR if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Combat Mech VR launched in 2020.

Both Raw Data and Combat Mech VR sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 vs Combat Mech VR — Steam metadata comparison
Raw Data — Steam game coverRaw DataCombat Mech VR — Steam game coverCombat Mech VR
Released20172020
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price39.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews80.9% positive (1,676 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSurviosChun Y.

Side by side

Raw Data vs Combat Mech VR — FAQ

Should I play Raw Data or Combat Mech VR first?
If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Combat Mech VR (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 Combat Mech VR 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.
Does Combat Mech VR have multiplayer like Raw Data?
No. Raw Data supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Combat Mech VR is listed as single-player only.
Raw Data vs Combat Mech VR — Verdict (2026) · imho.run