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 The God's Chain
Raw Data and The God's Chain 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. The God's Chain (2016) is 1 year older than Raw Data (2017). Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than The God's Chain (50% 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 The God's Chain
Choose The God's Chain if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. The God's Chain launched in 2016.
Both Raw Data and The God's Chain 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 |  The God's Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 50% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | CRASS Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The God's Chain (2016) is 1 year older than Raw Data (2017).
- Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than The God's Chain (50% positive).
- The God's Chain is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Raw Data (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Raw Data is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The God's Chain has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Data vs The God's Chain — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or The God's Chain first?
- If you want chronology, The God's Chain (2016) came out before Raw Data (2017). 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 The God's Chain 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 The God's Chain have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The God's Chain ships Online Co-op, Co-op.