Choose Blade Assault
Choose Blade Assault if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blade Assault launched in 2022.
Blade Assault vs 99 Waves
Blade Assault and 99 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. Blade Assault (2022) is 2 years older than 99 Waves (2024). Blade Assault is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than 99 Waves (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 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 99 Waves
Choose 99 Waves if you want a RPG and Casual experience. 99 Waves launched in 2024.
Both Blade Assault and 99 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
 Blade Assault |  99 Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.59 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (554 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TeamSuneat | Cold9, Cosnow |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Blade Assault (2022) is 2 years older than 99 Waves (2024).
- Blade Assault is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than 99 Waves (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Blade Assault is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 99 Waves has no Deck rating yet.
Blade Assault vs 99 Waves — FAQ
- Should I play Blade Assault or 99 Waves first?
- If you want chronology, Blade Assault (2022) came out before 99 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 Blade Assault and 99 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.
- Does Blade Assault run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blade Assault is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 99 Waves doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.