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Games like Space Waves

If Space Waves is your kind of game, the closest matches are Astro Fighters, Eagles of World War 2 and Neon Invaders — 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.

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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.

2021ActionCasual1.39 USDWindowsby Paul Connor
Space Waves — Steam game cover

Players who liked Space Waves also play

Steam players who put hours into Space Waves also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Astro Fighters

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    2025Action5.39 USDSteam ↗
  2. Eagles of World War 2

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.

    2024Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Neon Invaders

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.

    2022ActionCasual2.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. Alien Space Bastards

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!

    2022Action1.39 USDSteam ↗
  5. Wings Of WW2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. HyperShot

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.

    2021ActionCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. .Decluster & .Decluster Zero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Dead End City

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Space Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Waves at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Vagrant

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mining Mechs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Space Waves.

    Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!

    2023IndieAdventureCasual0.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Seraph's Last Stand

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

    2022ActionCasual0.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.

    2019ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Mother

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Space Waves.

    《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.

    2025IndieRPGCasual0.74 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. LIZARDS MUST DIE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Space Waves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Space Waves.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Paul Connor

Other recommendable Steam games by Paul Connor, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Snowman Saves Christmas

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.

    2020ActionIndie1.04 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power Ball 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. Retro Wars

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Astro Fighters 2178

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Asteroid Blasters

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    2021Action1.39 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Hot Potato

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.39 USDSteam ↗
  7. Freddy Frog

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action and Casual with Space Waves.

    Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wings Of WW2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Space Waves. Shares Action with Space Waves.

    Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Space Waves

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 Astro Fighters, Eagles of World War 2, Neon Invaders.
Who developed Space Waves?
Space Waves was developed by Paul Connor.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Space Waves.

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