Waves vs Matrix Bullet
Waves and Matrix Bullet both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Waves (2011) is 12 years older than Matrix Bullet (2023). Waves is free; Matrix Bullet is paid (1.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Waves |  Matrix Bullet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (884 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squid In A Box Ltd | BitRockGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Waves (2011) is 12 years older than Matrix Bullet (2023).
- Waves is free; Matrix Bullet is paid (1.99 USD).
- Waves is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Matrix Bullet has no Deck rating yet.
Waves vs Matrix Bullet — FAQ
- Should I play Waves or Matrix Bullet first?
- If you want chronology, Waves (2011) came out before Matrix Bullet (2023). 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 Waves and Matrix Bullet similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Waves free?
- Yes — Waves is a free-to-play Steam title. Matrix Bullet is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does Waves run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Waves is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Matrix Bullet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.