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Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

2015ActionEarly AccessFree to playWindows · Linuxby Squid In A Box Ltd
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Frequently asked about Waves 2: Notorious

Is Waves 2: Notorious free to play?
Yes — Waves 2: Notorious is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Waves 2: Notorious have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Waves 2: Notorious supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Waves 2: Notorious?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Waves 2: Notorious are Waves, Trigger Fever, MagiCarnage.
Who developed Waves 2: Notorious?
Waves 2: Notorious was developed by Squid In A Box Ltd.

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