Wavecade
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Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperAndrew Spalato
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 3.7 (70)
Version1.9.4
Age rating9+
First seen by us
24 Oct 2026
Rating
3.7 ★
70 ratings
Measured
Wavecade on the App Store
App details
App ID
1661057707
Publisher
Andrew Spalato
On the store since
Jan 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
9+
2 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
327 MB
Also listed in
Action, Casual
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
3.7 ★
70 ratings
Measured
Ratings
70
Measured
About Wavecade
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.
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 on Steam 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:
Competitive
Relaxed
One-hit KO
No blocks shall pass
Chaos
Quick Game
CUSTOMIZATION:
Personalize your player choose from a selection of ships, colors, skins and your propulsion effect.
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 on Steam 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:
Competitive
Relaxed
One-hit KO
No blocks shall pass
Chaos
Quick Game
CUSTOMIZATION:
Personalize your player choose from a selection of ships, colors, skins and your propulsion effect.
Latest updates
1.9.4
Upgraded to fix compatibility issues. Game content loads locally.