Choose PopTag
Choose PopTag if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing.
PopTag vs Monkey Wave
PopTag and Monkey Wave both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. 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 Monkey Wave
Choose Monkey Wave if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. Monkey Wave launched in 2026.
Both PopTag and Monkey Wave sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and HDR available, 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
 PopTag |  Monkey Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | A Game by Mikes | SnowSeal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
PopTag vs Monkey Wave — FAQ
- Are PopTag and Monkey Wave similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 PopTag and Monkey Wave have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PopTag ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Monkey Wave ships Online Co-op, Co-op.