Choose Waveform
Choose Waveform if you want a Strategy experience. Waveform launched in 2012.
Waveform vs PUZZLE: ULTIMATE
Waveform and PUZZLE: ULTIMATE both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Waveform (2012) is 7 years older than PUZZLE: ULTIMATE (2019). Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than PUZZLE: ULTIMATE (66.7% 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 PUZZLE: ULTIMATE
Choose PUZZLE: ULTIMATE if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. PUZZLE: ULTIMATE launched in 2019.
Both Waveform and PUZZLE: ULTIMATE sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Waveform |  PUZZLE: ULTIMATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (747 reviews) | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Industries | AFBIK Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Waveform (2012) is 7 years older than PUZZLE: ULTIMATE (2019).
- Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than PUZZLE: ULTIMATE (66.7% positive).
- PUZZLE: ULTIMATE is free; Waveform is paid (1.99 USD).
- PUZZLE: ULTIMATE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Waveform has no Deck rating yet.
Waveform vs PUZZLE: ULTIMATE — FAQ
- Should I play Waveform or PUZZLE: ULTIMATE first?
- If you want chronology, Waveform (2012) came out before PUZZLE: ULTIMATE (2019). 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 Waveform and PUZZLE: ULTIMATE similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is PUZZLE: ULTIMATE free?
- Yes — PUZZLE: ULTIMATE is a free-to-play Steam title. Waveform is paid (1.99 USD).