Underplayed Gems

Waveform (2012)

Waveform cover
Developer
Eden Industries
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 2,140 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Riding a wave of light through a beautiful solar system feels meditative yet tense, balancing arcade action with spatial puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the originality and soundtrack, but split on the controls: some find them intuitive after practice, others say planning ahead is pointless. The game is short and simple, but achievements demand extreme patience. A few mention crashes on modern systems.

Screenshots

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