Rank 01Why this
Also Cinematic and Nature, like Wavetale.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Games like Wavetale
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Wavetale also play
The closest matches to Wavetale: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Time on Frog Island, Deer & Boy, Sable, and Arise: A Simple Story. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Nature and 3D Platformer, like Wavetale.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 04 
Sable
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wavetale.
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Effie
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Wavetale.
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Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
Why this: Also Pirates and 3D Platformer, like Wavetale.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Wavetale
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Thunderful Development
- Price: $4.49−85%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 1,259 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Characters have surprisingly fleshed out backgrounds
- Exploration is deeply satisfying
- Music enhances immersion
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Melancholic
More games like Wavetale, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Wavetale
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Submerged: Hidden Depths
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wavetale.
The Pathless
Why this: Also Nature and 3D Platformer, like Wavetale.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wavetale at current Steam store prices.
The Gunk
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wavetale.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Wavetale.
Night Stones
Why this: Also Nature and 3D Platformer, like Wavetale.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why this: Also Cinematic and Nature, like Wavetale.
Time on Frog Island
Why this: Also Nature and 3D Platformer, like Wavetale.
Sable
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wavetale.
About Wavetale
The closest matches to Wavetale: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Time on Frog Island, Deer & Boy, Sable, and Arise: A Simple Story. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Wavetale is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Time on Frog Island and Deer & Boy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and melancholic, and single out its auto save only and challenge trials. 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.
Developed by Thunderful Development, Wavetale is a third-person adventure released in 2022 at $29.99 USD. Players explore a flooded world by surfing across its surface, with movement that reviewers describe as liberating. The game features outfit customization, collectible journal entries and challenge trials, alongside an auto-save system without fast-travel. Players highlight that exploration is deeply satisfying, and that the music enhances immersion into the world. Critics also note that characters have surprisingly fleshed-out backgrounds, contributing to an atmospheric and melancholic tone that players find cozy and relaxing. It runs as playable on Steam Deck and holds an 88% positive rating from 1,259 Steam reviews.
About Wavetale: Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Is Wavetale worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 1,259 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 85% off, now $4.49 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Characters have surprisingly fleshed out backgrounds
- Exploration is deeply satisfying
- Surfing movement feels liberating
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game looks fine, I wonder why it's on sale for 89 cents..... Try to play main story, nonstop trauma dump about parents & corporate le bad. Try to do sidequests, buff dude wants an engagement ring for his boyfriend. Try to do time…”
“The best part of this game is the fluid movement mechanics and the visual aesthetics. The gameplay is pretty repetitive even after just an hour of play. I got stuck near the end. I needed to start up someone's generator and one of the…”
People who play it also play: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Time on Frog Island, Deer & Boy
Frequently asked about Wavetale
Can I run it?
Does Wavetale run on Steam Deck?
Wavetale is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Wavetale cost?
Wavetale is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Wavetale?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wavetale are Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Time on Frog Island, Deer & Boy.
Who developed Wavetale?
Wavetale was developed by Thunderful Development and published by Thunderful Publishing.