Waves 2: Notorious

Twin-stick bullet hell with kill combos that fuel burst attacks

Squid In A Box Ltd · Released Dec 16, 2015 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 360
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jun 1, 2021
Minimum PC: Shader Model 5.0 compatib…; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Waves 2: Notorious?

This free-to-play, top-down twin-stick shooter casts you as a Runner fighting inside corporate computer networks. You shoot hostile programs and defeat Guardians in procedurally generated networks while an AI adapts to your play. Arcade arenas emphasize leaderboard competition, while online survival matches pit players against one another.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with different weapon and ability combinations
+you like replaying short challenges to improve your performance

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower action without constant shooting and dodging

What players say

91% of 360 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls and replay value. More recent reviews describe the game as unfinished and say further development is not expected.

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Waves 2: Notorious system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 5.0 compatib…, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor: 2GHz Dual Core
Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 compatible graphics card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Waves 2: Notorious have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Waves 2: Notorious run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 36
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Waves 2: Notorious use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam