Choose Waveform
Choose Waveform if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Waveform launched in 2012.
Waveform vs Mad Digger
Waveform and Mad Digger both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Waveform (2012) is 5 years older than Mad Digger (2017). Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Mad Digger (63% 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 Mad Digger
Choose Mad Digger if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mad Digger launched in 2017.
Both Waveform and Mad Digger sit in 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 |  Mad Digger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (747 reviews) | 63% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Industries | Berezka |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Waveform (2012) is 5 years older than Mad Digger (2017).
- Waveform scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Mad Digger (63% positive).
- Mad Digger is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Waveform (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Waveform vs Mad Digger — FAQ
- Should I play Waveform or Mad Digger first?
- If you want chronology, Waveform (2012) came out before Mad Digger (2017). 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 Mad Digger similar?
- They overlap on 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.