Choose 17.waves TD
Choose 17.waves TD if you want an Action game with Keyboard Only Option. 17.waves TD launched in 2026.
17.waves TD vs We Build Below
17.waves TD and We Build Below both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Both support cooperative play. 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 We Build Below
Choose We Build Below if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. We Build Below launched in 2026.
Both 17.waves TD and We Build Below sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 17.waves TD |  We Build Below | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.59 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Peartree Games | Everheart |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Both support cooperative play.
- 17.waves TD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; We Build Below has no Deck rating yet.
17.waves TD vs We Build Below — FAQ
- Are 17.waves TD and We Build Below similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Do both 17.waves TD and We Build Below have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 17.waves TD ships Online Co-op, Co-op; We Build Below ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does 17.waves TD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 17.waves TD is rated Deck Playable by Valve. We Build Below doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.