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 Into Black
Raw Data and Into Black 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 8 years older than Into Black (2025). Into Black scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Raw Data (80.9% 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 Into Black
Choose Into Black if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Into Black launched in 2025.
Both Raw Data and Into Black 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 |  Into Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 88.5% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | The Binary Mill |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 8 years older than Into Black (2025).
- Into Black scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Raw Data (80.9% positive).
- Into Black is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Raw Data vs Into Black — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or Into Black first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Into Black (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 Into Black 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 Into Black have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Into Black ships Online Co-op, Co-op.