Underplayed Gems

WAVECADE (2022)

WAVECADE cover
Developer
Andrew Spalato, Lewis Spalato
Publisher
Spalato Bros
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A nostalgic arcade shooter that ramps up tension as each wave speeds up, with colorful visuals and time-bending mechanics that keep you on edge.

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What players say

Players love the speed-control mechanic where moving up or down speeds up or slows down the action and the soundtrack. There is a learning curve and players warn about visual clutter making it hard to see hazards, especially on busy screens.

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Screenshots

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