Choose Aquaria
Choose Aquaria if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Aquaria launched in 2008.
Aquaria vs Wake
Aquaria and Wake 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. Aquaria (2008) is 5 years older than Wake (2013). Aquaria scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Wake (28.2% 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 Wake
Choose Wake if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wake launched in 2013.
Both Aquaria and Wake 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
 Aquaria |  Wake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (447 reviews) | 28.2% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bit Blot, LLC | Boss Baddie |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Aquaria (2008) is 5 years older than Wake (2013).
- Aquaria scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Wake (28.2% positive).
- Wake is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Aquaria (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Aquaria is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wake has no Deck rating yet.
Aquaria vs Wake — FAQ
- Should I play Aquaria or Wake first?
- If you want chronology, Aquaria (2008) came out before Wake (2013). 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 Aquaria and Wake 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.
- Does Aquaria run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Aquaria is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Wake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.