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.
Raw Data vs Harpagun
Raw Data and Harpagun 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 8 years older than Harpagun (2025). Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Harpagun (76.9% positive). 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 Harpagun
Choose Harpagun if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Harpagun launched in 2025.
Both Raw Data and Harpagun sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list 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 |  Harpagun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Survios | Something Random |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 8 years older than Harpagun (2025).
- Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Harpagun (76.9% positive).
- Harpagun is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Raw Data has co-op; Harpagun does not.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Harpagun has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs Harpagun — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or Harpagun first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Harpagun (2025). 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 Harpagun 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 Harpagun have multiplayer like Raw Data?
- No. Raw Data supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Harpagun is listed as single-player only.