Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if you want an Indie experience. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
Syder Arcade vs Space Waves
Syder Arcade and Space Waves both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Syder Arcade (2013) is 8 years older than Space Waves (2021). Space Waves is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (1.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Space Waves
Choose Space Waves if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Waves launched in 2021.
Both Syder Arcade and Space Waves sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Syder Arcade |  Space Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Evil | Paul Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Syder Arcade (2013) is 8 years older than Space Waves (2021).
- Space Waves is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (1.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Syder Arcade is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Waves has no Deck rating yet.
Syder Arcade vs Space Waves — FAQ
- Should I play Syder Arcade or Space Waves first?
- If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before Space Waves (2021). 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 Syder Arcade and Space Waves similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Syder Arcade run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Syder Arcade is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Waves doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.