Choose Monkey Wave
Choose Monkey Wave if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monkey Wave launched in 2026.
Monkey Wave vs Forest of Numbers
Monkey Wave and Forest of Numbers both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2026. Monkey Wave is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Forest of Numbers (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Forest of Numbers
Choose Forest of Numbers if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Forest of Numbers launched in 2026.
Both Monkey Wave and Forest of Numbers sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, 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
 Monkey Wave |  Forest of Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SnowSeal | Minou Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Monkey Wave is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Forest of Numbers (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Monkey Wave has co-op; Forest of Numbers does not.
Monkey Wave vs Forest of Numbers — FAQ
- Are Monkey Wave and Forest of Numbers similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Forest of Numbers have multiplayer like Monkey Wave?
- No. Monkey Wave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Forest of Numbers is listed as single-player only.