Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want an Indie game with SteamVR Collectibles and Tracked Controller Support. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs STARVAULT
Raw Data and STARVAULT both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Raw Data (2017) is 9 years older than STARVAULT (2026). STARVAULT scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% 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 STARVAULT
Choose STARVAULT if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. STARVAULT launched in 2026.
Both Raw Data and STARVAULT sit in Action and Strategy 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 |  STARVAULT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 89.9% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Theia Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 9 years older than STARVAULT (2026).
- STARVAULT scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Raw Data (80.9% positive).
- STARVAULT is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (14.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Raw Data vs STARVAULT — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or STARVAULT first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before STARVAULT (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 STARVAULT similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 STARVAULT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; STARVAULT ships Online Co-op, Co-op.