Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want a Strategy and Indie game with SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs HEARTDUST
Raw Data and HEARTDUST 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 9 years older than HEARTDUST (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 HEARTDUST
Choose HEARTDUST if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HEARTDUST launched in 2026.
Both Raw Data and HEARTDUST 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 |  HEARTDUST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Heartbyte Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 9 years older than HEARTDUST (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; HEARTDUST has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs HEARTDUST — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or HEARTDUST first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before HEARTDUST (2026). 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 HEARTDUST 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 HEARTDUST have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HEARTDUST ships Online Co-op, Co-op.