Choose WAVESHAPER
Choose WAVESHAPER if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 37% cheaper on the Steam Store. WAVESHAPER launched in 2017.
WAVESHAPER vs TripTrip
WAVESHAPER and TripTrip 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. WAVESHAPER (2017) is 1 year older than TripTrip (2018). WAVESHAPER is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than TripTrip (1.89 USD vs. 2.99 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 TripTrip
Choose TripTrip if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TripTrip launched in 2018.
Both WAVESHAPER and TripTrip sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  TripTrip | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.89 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (818 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GAMES FOR HUMANS | About Airplane LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- WAVESHAPER (2017) is 1 year older than TripTrip (2018).
- WAVESHAPER is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than TripTrip (1.89 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- WAVESHAPER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TripTrip has no Deck rating yet.
WAVESHAPER vs TripTrip — FAQ
- Should I play WAVESHAPER or TripTrip first?
- If you want chronology, WAVESHAPER (2017) came out before TripTrip (2018). 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 TripTrip 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 WAVESHAPER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — WAVESHAPER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. TripTrip doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.