Underplayed Gems

Cosmic Waves (2025)

Cosmic Waves cover
Developer
Squirrel Knight
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, skill-driven arcade experience with satisfying block destruction and new twists on classic brick-breaking.

arcadefast-pacedskill-basedenergeticsatisfyingclassicaddictive

What players say

Players are split on Cosmic Waves. Many enjoy the arkanoid-with-pinball-flippers twist and addictive progression, but a loud group complains the rigid-body physics are janky, making the ball's path unpredictable. The difficulty also draws criticism for being overtuned.

Screenshots

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