Wavecade
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Inspired by classic arcade shooters such as 'Space Invaders' and 'Galaga', Wavecade brings back the original nostalgia feeling to players from arcades, using sleek retro 80's and sci-fi aesthetic.
Note: Downloadable files are the demo version of the game. For the full game, please go to the app stores or go to our website at https://www.wavecade.net
Play the demo online at https://www.wavecade.net/demo
TIME MANIPULATION:
Bend time at your will by moving up and down the screen. After each wave, the game speeds up a small amount. making the game more challenging on each new wave.
POWERUPS:
You can accumulate multiple powerups at the same time. Collecting the same powerup upgrades it and increases your time with them active.
ABILITIES:
Activate your ability when you are facing near certain destruction to turn the tables of the game. It might be the one thing that saves you from a GAME OVER.
BLOCKS:
Blocks spawn at the top of the playfield and move down the screen. Line up your shots and shoot them for points. They can come in a variety of types:
- Blocks can spawn randomly, in rows, in a single stream, or in a pattern spanning the playfield
HAZARDS:
Hazards can appear at any time and can lose you a life if you happen to hit any of them. They can help destroy blocks if you're agile enough, could be a blessing in disguise.
BOSSES:
Get far enough in Wavecade and you will find yourself in epic encounters with bosses. They will have an arsenal of abilities to GAME OVER you. Learn their patterns and overcome them.
MULTIPLAYER:
Invite or join a friend and destroy waves of blocks. Your scores are saved to the leader boards with your names. How long can you stay #1?
VARIETY OF GAME MODES:
Start a game with standard arcade rules, or customize your own.
CUSTOMIZATION:
Personalize your player ship and choose from a selection of colors as well as your propulsion effect.
FOR SPEEDRUNNERS:
Set a custom game mode and get the fastest time or highest score for that mode.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Release date | Jul 09, 2022 |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | Spalato Bros |
Genre | Shooter, Action |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | Arcade, Bullet Hell, Endless, High Score, Neon, Retro, Sci-fi, Shoot 'Em Up, Space Sim |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any), Joystick, Touchscreen, Accelerometer, Smartphone, Joy-Con |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, Subtitles, Configurable controls, High-contrast |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer, Server-based networked multiplayer |
Player count | 1 - 2 |
Links | Steam, Homepage, Steam, WebGL Demo, Twitter/X, Discord, Nintendo e-shop (US), Nintendo e-shop (UK), Nintendo e-shop (AU), Soundtrack, Epic Games Store |
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Install instructions
Note: Downloadable files are the demo version of the game. For the full game, please go to the app stores or go to our website at https://www.wavecade.net
Online Demo: https://www.wavecade.net/demo
PC/macOS:
1. Unzip
2. Double click executable (.exe/.app) to start game.
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Development log
- Patch notes for v1.8.1Feb 25, 2024
- Patch notes for v1.6.3Oct 13, 2023
- Patch notes for v1.6.2Aug 14, 2023