Choose Waveform
Choose Waveform if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Waveform launched in 2012.
Waveform vs FaeVerse Alchemy
Waveform and FaeVerse Alchemy 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 12 years older than FaeVerse Alchemy (2024). Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than FaeVerse Alchemy (60% 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 FaeVerse Alchemy
Choose FaeVerse Alchemy if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FaeVerse Alchemy launched in 2024.
Both Waveform and FaeVerse Alchemy sit in Strategy and Indie 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 |  FaeVerse Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (747 reviews) | 60% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Industries | Subsoap |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Waveform (2012) is 12 years older than FaeVerse Alchemy (2024).
- Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than FaeVerse Alchemy (60% positive).
- Waveform is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than FaeVerse Alchemy (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- FaeVerse Alchemy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Waveform has no Deck rating yet.
Waveform vs FaeVerse Alchemy — FAQ
- Should I play Waveform or FaeVerse Alchemy first?
- If you want chronology, Waveform (2012) came out before FaeVerse Alchemy (2024). 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 FaeVerse Alchemy 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.