Rank 01Games like Space Waves
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- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Space Waves also play
The closest matches to Space Waves: Sektori, Syder Arcade, Waves, Ikaruga, and Assault Android Cactus+. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Waves.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Space Waves.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Paul Connor
- Price: $1.39−80%checked Nov 2
- 100% of 2 reviews
- Genres: Action, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Space Waves, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Waves.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Space Waves.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sektori
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Waves.
Waves
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Space Waves.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Space Waves.
More from Paul Connor
Other recommendable Steam games by Paul Connor, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Retro Wars
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Space Waves.
Asteroid Blasters
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Old School, like Space Waves.
About Space Waves
The closest matches to Space Waves: Sektori, Syder Arcade, Waves, Ikaruga, and Assault Android Cactus+. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Waves is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sektori, Syder Arcade and Waves — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Space Waves: Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Is Space Waves worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 2 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 80% off, now $1.39 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: Sektori, Syder Arcade, Waves
Frequently asked about Space Waves
Can I run it?
How much does Space Waves cost?
Space Waves is listed on Steam at 1.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Waves?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Waves are Sektori, Syder Arcade, Waves.
Who developed Space Waves?
Space Waves was developed by Paul Connor.