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Raw Data vs DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point

Raw Data and DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point 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 7 years older than DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point (2024). DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point is free; Raw Data is paid (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 Online PvP, SteamVR Collectibles, and PvP. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point

Choose DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point launched in 2024.

Both Raw Data and DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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 DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point — Steam metadata comparison
Raw Data — Steam game coverRaw DataDUST II | The Infinite Zero Point — Steam game coverDUST II | The Infinite Zero Point
Released20172024
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Indie, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price39.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews80.9% positive (1,676 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersSurviosThunderstorm Games LLC

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Raw Data vs DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point — FAQ

Should I play Raw Data or DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point first?
If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point (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 DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point 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.
Do both Raw Data and DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point free?
Yes — DUST II | The Infinite Zero Point is a free-to-play Steam title. Raw Data is paid (39.99 USD).
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