Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want an Action and 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.
Raw Data vs Archery RED
Raw Data and Archery RED 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. Raw Data (2017) is 7 years older than Archery RED (2024). Archery RED is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (9.99 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 Archery RED
Choose Archery RED if you want a Sports, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Archery RED launched in 2024.
Both Raw Data and Archery RED sit in 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 |  Archery RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Survios | Simplicity Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 7 years older than Archery RED (2024).
- Archery RED is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Raw Data has co-op; Archery RED does not.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Archery RED has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs Archery RED — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or Archery RED first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Archery RED (2024). 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 Archery RED 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 Archery RED have multiplayer like Raw Data?
- No. Raw Data supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Archery RED is listed as single-player only.