Choose WAVESHAPER
Choose WAVESHAPER if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. WAVESHAPER launched in 2017.
WAVESHAPER vs Snek
WAVESHAPER and Snek both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. WAVESHAPER (2017) is 9 years older than Snek (2026). Snek is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than WAVESHAPER (0.99 USD vs. 1.89 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 Snek
Choose Snek if you want the Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Snek launched in 2026.
Both WAVESHAPER and Snek sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Keyboard 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
 WAVESHAPER |  Snek | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.89 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (818 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GAMES FOR HUMANS | MadG. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- WAVESHAPER (2017) is 9 years older than Snek (2026).
- Snek is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than WAVESHAPER (0.99 USD vs. 1.89 USD).
- WAVESHAPER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Snek has no Deck rating yet.
WAVESHAPER vs Snek — FAQ
- Should I play WAVESHAPER or Snek first?
- If you want chronology, WAVESHAPER (2017) came out before Snek (2026). 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 WAVESHAPER and Snek similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does WAVESHAPER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — WAVESHAPER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Snek doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.