Choose Bullet Wave
Choose Bullet Wave if you want a RPG experience. Bullet Wave launched in 2021.
Bullet Wave vs INVASION
Bullet Wave and INVASION 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. Bullet Wave (2021) is 2 years older than INVASION (2023). INVASION scores higher on Steam reviews (70.6% positive) than Bullet Wave (50% positive). 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 INVASION
Choose INVASION if it matches what drew you to this matchup. INVASION launched in 2023.
Both Bullet Wave and INVASION 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
 Bullet Wave |  INVASION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (10 reviews) | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boom Games | BloodRain Publishing |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Bullet Wave (2021) is 2 years older than INVASION (2023).
- INVASION scores higher on Steam reviews (70.6% positive) than Bullet Wave (50% positive).
- INVASION is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bullet Wave (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Bullet Wave vs INVASION — FAQ
- Should I play Bullet Wave or INVASION first?
- If you want chronology, Bullet Wave (2021) came out before INVASION (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 Bullet Wave and INVASION 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.