Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.9% positive across 1,676 reviews.
Raw Data vs Onward
Raw Data and Onward both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Raw Data (2017) is 8 years older than Onward (2025). Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Onward (68% 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 Onward
Choose Onward if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,203 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Raw Data and Onward sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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 |  Onward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 68% positive (7,203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Downpour Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 8 years older than Onward (2025).
- Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Onward (68% positive).
- Onward is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Raw Data vs Onward — FAQ
- Which is better, Raw Data or Onward?
- On Steam reviews Raw Data scores higher (80.9% positive) than Onward (68% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Raw Data is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Raw Data or Onward first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Onward (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 Onward similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Onward have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Onward ships Online Co-op, Co-op.