Choose Zotrix
Choose Zotrix if you want a Simulation experience. Zotrix launched in 2015.
Zotrix vs 1000 Waves
Zotrix and 1000 Waves both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Zotrix (2015) is 9 years older than 1000 Waves (2024). 1000 Waves is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Zotrix (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 1000 Waves
Choose 1000 Waves if it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1000 Waves launched in 2024.
Both Zotrix and 1000 Waves sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Zotrix |  1000 Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.4% positive (55 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ZeroBit Games | Levi Star Grimsley |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Zotrix (2015) is 9 years older than 1000 Waves (2024).
- 1000 Waves is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Zotrix (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Zotrix vs 1000 Waves — FAQ
- Should I play Zotrix or 1000 Waves first?
- If you want chronology, Zotrix (2015) came out before 1000 Waves (2024). 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 Zotrix and 1000 Waves similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.