Choose Raw Data
Choose Raw Data if you want the SteamVR Collectibles side of the pairing. 1,676 Steam reviews back the pick.
Raw Data vs Battlewake
Raw Data and Battlewake 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 2 years older than Battlewake (2019). Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Battlewake (66.7% 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 Battlewake
Choose Battlewake if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battlewake launched in 2019.
Both Raw Data and Battlewake 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 |  Battlewake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (1,676 reviews) | 66.7% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Survios | Survios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Data (2017) is 2 years older than Battlewake (2019).
- Raw Data scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Battlewake (66.7% positive).
- Battlewake 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 Battlewake — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Data or Battlewake first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Data (2017) came out before Battlewake (2019). 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 Battlewake 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 Battlewake have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Raw Data ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Battlewake ships Online Co-op, Co-op.