Choose PERFECT MATTER
Choose PERFECT MATTER if you want a Casual experience. PERFECT MATTER launched in 2020.
PERFECT MATTER vs 1000 Waves
PERFECT MATTER and 1000 Waves both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. PERFECT MATTER (2020) is 4 years older than 1000 Waves (2024). 1000 Waves is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PERFECT MATTER (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 1000 Waves
Choose 1000 Waves if you want a Strategy and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1000 Waves launched in 2024.
Both PERFECT MATTER and 1000 Waves sit in Action and Indie 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
 PERFECT MATTER |  1000 Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alice Halley | Levi Star Grimsley |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- PERFECT MATTER (2020) is 4 years older than 1000 Waves (2024).
- 1000 Waves is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PERFECT MATTER (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
PERFECT MATTER vs 1000 Waves — FAQ
- Should I play PERFECT MATTER or 1000 Waves first?
- If you want chronology, PERFECT MATTER (2020) came out before 1000 Waves (2024). 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 PERFECT MATTER and 1000 Waves similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.