Choose HYPER METEOR
Choose HYPER METEOR if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. HYPER METEOR launched in 2023.
HYPER METEOR vs 1000 Waves
HYPER METEOR 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. HYPER METEOR (2023) is 1 year older than 1000 Waves (2024). 1000 Waves is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than HYPER METEOR (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1000 Waves launched in 2024.
Both HYPER METEOR and 1000 Waves sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 HYPER METEOR |  1000 Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (15 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vertex Pop | Levi Star Grimsley |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HYPER METEOR (2023) is 1 year older than 1000 Waves (2024).
- 1000 Waves is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than HYPER METEOR (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- HYPER METEOR has co-op; 1000 Waves does not.
- HYPER METEOR is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 1000 Waves has no Deck rating yet.
HYPER METEOR vs 1000 Waves — FAQ
- Should I play HYPER METEOR or 1000 Waves first?
- If you want chronology, HYPER METEOR (2023) 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 HYPER METEOR 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.
- Does 1000 Waves have multiplayer like HYPER METEOR?
- No. HYPER METEOR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while 1000 Waves is listed as single-player only.
- Does HYPER METEOR run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HYPER METEOR is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 1000 Waves doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.