Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Online PvP and SteamVR Collectibles. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs The Expanse
Raw Data and The Expanse both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Raw Data (2017) is 4 years older than The Expanse (2021). The Expanse is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (5.99 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 Expanse
Choose The Expanse if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Expanse launched in 2021.
Both Raw Data and The Expanse sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, 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 Expanse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 5.99 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 | Phoebus76 |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 4 years older than The Expanse (2021).
- The Expanse is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Expanse has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs The Expanse — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or The Expanse first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before The Expanse (2021). 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 Expanse similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 The Expanse have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Expanse ships Online Co-op, Co-op.