PCGame

WaveLand

A speedrunning platformer built around rapid dashes and precise jumps

rologfos · Released Apr 18, 2017

ActionAdventureIndieRacing

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 76
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jun 5, 2021
Minimum PC
512 Mb Memory
2 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

What is WaveLand?

WaveLand is a single-player platformer built around wavedashing, a movement technique borrowed from platform fighting games. You jump and dash through levels across six themed zones, collecting memory shards to regain abilities. A level editor lets you build and play custom stages.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy chasing faster times on leaderboards
  • +you like searching levels for collectibles and secrets

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer simple controls with little technique to learn

What players say

84% of 76 reviews are positive

Players praise the fluid movement and the satisfaction of mastering faster routes, though several note an initial learning curve. Some report hand cramps or strain from the controls.

Screenshots and trailer

WaveLand screenshot 1

WaveLand system requirements

Minimum: 512 Mb Memory, 2 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Processor
1.2Ghz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
512 Mb Video Memory
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
700 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Keyboards that are unable to register 4 key presses at a time will not be able to play WaveLand in the intended way.

Does WaveLand have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does WaveLand run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
5
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does WaveLand 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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