Underplayed Gems

Waves (2011)

Waves cover
Developer
Squid In A Box Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 1,561 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, neon-soaked arena shooter where you weave through waves of colorful enemies, using slow-motion to clutch victory and chase high scores.

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What players say

Players praise Waves as a free, addictive twin-stick shooter that rewards chaining bombs for high scores. Many compare it to Geometry Wars and note the developer has passed away.

Screenshots

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