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Games like Waveform

Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to Waveform for fans of strategy, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Waveform also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Eden Industries. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Waveform: Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

2012StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 81Windows · macOS · Linuxby Eden Industries
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Star Saviors — Steam game cover

    Star Saviors

    Top pick for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Waveform.

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Super Space Towers — Steam game cover

    Super Space Towers

    Second-strongest match for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Waveform.

    Super Space Towers is a space 3D physics puzzle action game. You have been tasked with cleaning up the mess left by the aliens' attempts to sabotage the orbital power towers.Contain the orbs, rescue the stranded workers & escape the towers!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Probe — Steam game cover

    Probe

    Third-strongest match for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Waveform.

    A challenging 2D block breaker featuring arcade elements and a modern spin on the popular retro games. Destroy data blocks and galactic enemies using only your probe, bullets and power ups but don't lose your ball to the void. Do you have what it takes to reach the end of the universe?

    2020ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Sun Blast: Star Fighter — Steam game cover

    Sun Blast: Star Fighter

    Ranked #4 for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Waveform.

    Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Grand Brix Shooter — Steam game cover

    Grand Brix Shooter

    Ranked #5 for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Waveform.

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    2019ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom — Steam game cover

    Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom

    Ranked #6 for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Waveform.

    Are you gonna shoot? YES! Are you gonna blast? YES! Are you gonna make a big bang? YES! Are you gonna make a big boom? YES! So what do you get? Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom! Come have some fun, it's Good Time time!

    2020ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Vortex Attack EX — Steam game cover

    Vortex Attack EX

    Ranked #7 for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Waveform.

    Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE

    2019ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Bit Blaster XL — Steam game cover

    Bit Blaster XL

    Ranked #8 for Waveform fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Waveform.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Eden Industries

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

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    Citizens of Earth — Steam game cover

    Citizens of Earth

    Another title from Eden Industries, the studio behind Waveform.

    As the newly elected Vice President of the World, it's your job to save the Earth by recruiting friends, family, and the local townsfolk! ...A true politician would never get his own hands dirty, after all!

    2015RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Toy Soldiers: HD — Steam game cover

    Toy Soldiers: HD

    Another title from Eden Industries, the studio behind Waveform. Shares Strategy with Waveform.

    Command antique WWI Toy Soldiers in the trench-filled battlefields of Europe. Deploy an exciting arsenal of guns, artillery, flamethrowers, tanks and planes to defend your WWI toy dioramas.  Take direct control of individual units or command the entire battlefield from above.

    2021ActionStrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Citizens of Space — Steam game cover

    Citizens of Space

    Another title from Eden Industries, the studio behind Waveform.

    The Earth is missing and it's up to you to find the pieces and solve the mystery behind its disappearance! Recruit citizens, navigate the cosmos, and battle charismatic foes in Citizens of Space!

    2019RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space — Steam game cover

    Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space

    Another title from Eden Industries, the studio behind Waveform. Shares Strategy and Indie with Waveform.

    Unite the Citizens to save the timeline in a hilarious action-packed adventure!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Waveform

Does Waveform run on Steam Deck?
Waveform 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 Waveform cost?
Waveform is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Waveform?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Waveform are Star Saviors, Super Space Towers, Probe.
Who developed Waveform?
Waveform was developed by Eden Industries.

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