Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy and Indie game with SteamVR Collectibles. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs ShadowStorm
Raw Data and ShadowStorm 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 6 years older than ShadowStorm (2023). ShadowStorm is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (14.99 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 ShadowStorm
Choose ShadowStorm if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShadowStorm launched in 2023.
Both Raw Data and ShadowStorm sit in Action 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 |  ShadowStorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Still connect |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 6 years older than ShadowStorm (2023).
- ShadowStorm is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (14.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; ShadowStorm has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs ShadowStorm — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or ShadowStorm first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before ShadowStorm (2023). 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 ShadowStorm 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 ShadowStorm have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ShadowStorm ships Online Co-op, Co-op.