Choose STAR SHREDDERS
Choose STAR SHREDDERS if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. STAR SHREDDERS launched in 2024.
STAR SHREDDERS vs Space Waves
STAR SHREDDERS and Space Waves both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Space Waves (2021) is 3 years older than STAR SHREDDERS (2024). STAR SHREDDERS is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Space Waves (0.99 USD vs. 1.39 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 Space Waves
Choose Space Waves if you want a Casual experience. Space Waves launched in 2021.
Both STAR SHREDDERS and Space Waves sit in Action 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
 STAR SHREDDERS |  Space Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sharkbowl Games | Paul Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Waves (2021) is 3 years older than STAR SHREDDERS (2024).
- STAR SHREDDERS is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Space Waves (0.99 USD vs. 1.39 USD).
STAR SHREDDERS vs Space Waves — FAQ
- Should I play STAR SHREDDERS or Space Waves first?
- If you want chronology, Space Waves (2021) came out before STAR SHREDDERS (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 STAR SHREDDERS and Space Waves similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.