Waveform vs Probe
Waveform and Probe both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Waveform (2012) is 8 years older than Probe (2020). Both sit near 82% positive on Steam (Waveform: 747 reviews, Probe: 11). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Waveform |  Probe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (747 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Industries | Nate Bit Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Waveform (2012) is 8 years older than Probe (2020).
- Both sit near 82% positive on Steam (Waveform: 747 reviews, Probe: 11).
- Probe is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Waveform (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Waveform is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Probe has no Deck rating yet.
Waveform vs Probe — FAQ
- Should I play Waveform or Probe first?
- If you want chronology, Waveform (2012) came out before Probe (2020). 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 Probe similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Does Waveform run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Waveform is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Probe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.