The Best Wave Games

Update : Firespike added at rank #14.
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Horizon Shift (2015)

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PC Windows

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

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  • arcade
  • shooter
  • wave
  • bullet-hell
  • platform
  • old-school
  • fast-paced
  • turret
  • boss
  • breakout
  • twin-stick
  • retro
  • action
  • survival
  • shoot-em-up

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Zombie Estate 2 (2017)

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PC Windows

One of the highest rated Xbox Indie Games is now available for PC! How long can you survive in this online co-op wave based shooter? Featuring 35 characters, over 100 weapons, 30 stat-boosting hats, and 6 levels, Zombie Estate 2 is a frantically fun experience to share with friends!

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  • cooperative
  • zombies
  • zombie-killing
  • local
  • wave
  • shooter
  • action
  • 4-player
  • pixel

3

Blood and Bacon (2016)

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PC Windows

This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

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  • shooter
  • wave
  • gore
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • blood
  • horror
  • fps
  • memes
  • funny
  • boss
  • online
  • illuminati
  • zombies
  • half-baked

4

Summoner's Greed (2017)

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Android

Once upon a time in a far away land, a king held a treasure, but not in his hand. Months went by, and seasons changed; the chest was untouched, unseen and unscathed.

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  • wave
  • endless
  • cute

5

Killing Floor 2 (2016)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.


  • zombies
  • shooter
  • wave
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • survival
  • gore
  • fps
  • boss
  • moddable
  • team
  • survival-horror

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SpiderHeck (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.


  • local
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • wave
  • swordplay
  • multiplayer
  • 2d
  • parkour
  • physics
  • 4-player
  • pvp
  • online
  • futuristic
  • funny
  • comedy

7

Surfingers (2016)

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Android Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Surf as far as you can. Through the oceans, caves, snowy hills and deserts full of sand.


  • wave
  • casual
  • fast-reaction
  • tarantino
  • cult
  • reaction
  • innovative
  • sport
  • entertainment
  • split-screen
  • reflexes
  • arcade

8

Dome Keeper (2022)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

Dome Keeper is a thrilling mining game that combines rogue-lite elements with intense monster battles. Excavate resources, upgrade your gear, and defend your dome against enemy attacks. With effective gameplay mechanics, a variety of resources and upgrades, and unique gadgets, Dome Keeper offers a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Effective gameplay mechanics
  • Variety of resources and upgrades
  • Unique gadgets for the dome
What could be improved:
  • Starting over can feel slow compared to the fast-paced gameplay

  • survival
  • rogue-like
  • time-management
  • management
  • wave
  • aliens
  • mining
  • underground
  • resource
  • resource-management
  • base-building
  • inventory
  • dark
  • tower-defense
  • post-apocalyptic

9

True Surf (2018)

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Android IOS iPhone

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  • sport
  • entertainment
  • physics
  • subscription
  • driven
  • pause
  • wave
  • real-time
  • local
  • simulation
  • skill
  • action
  • classic

10

CURSES (2022)

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PC Windows Android vita Playstation 4

A short visual novel, CURSES is a game about a girl with troubles and dark feelings. Help her cope with them with the aid of a cynical cat and sprinkle of magic.


  • emotional
  • brawler
  • choices
  • magic
  • lgbtq
  • cats
  • conversation
  • wave
  • 1990s
  • point-and-click
  • dark
  • comedy
  • boss
  • beat-em-up
  • story

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