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Martian Potato vs Bullet Wave

Martian Potato and Bullet Wave both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Martian Potato (2020) is 1 year older than Bullet Wave (2021). Bullet Wave is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Martian Potato (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Martian Potato

Choose Martian Potato if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Martian Potato launched in 2020.

Choose Bullet Wave

Choose Bullet Wave if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bullet Wave launched in 2021.

Both Martian Potato and Bullet Wave sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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

Martian Potato vs Bullet Wave — Steam metadata comparison
Martian Potato — Steam game coverMartian PotatoBullet Wave — Steam game coverBullet Wave
Released20202021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews50% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFrosted Wings StudioBoom Games

Side by side

Martian Potato vs Bullet Wave — FAQ

Should I play Martian Potato or Bullet Wave first?
If you want chronology, Martian Potato (2020) came out before Bullet Wave (2021). 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 Martian Potato and Bullet Wave similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
Martian Potato vs Bullet Wave — Verdict (2026) · imho.run