Choose Waveform
Choose Waveform if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Waveform launched in 2012.
Waveform vs Flobe
Waveform and Flobe 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 4 years older than Flobe (2016). Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Flobe (69.2% 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 Flobe
Choose Flobe if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flobe launched in 2016.
Both Waveform and Flobe sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, 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 |  Flobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (747 reviews) | 69.2% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Industries | Skinny Jean Death Studios, Porcelain Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Waveform (2012) is 4 years older than Flobe (2016).
- Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Flobe (69.2% positive).
- Flobe is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Waveform (0.74 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Waveform vs Flobe — FAQ
- Should I play Waveform or Flobe first?
- If you want chronology, Waveform (2012) came out before Flobe (2016). 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 Flobe 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.