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Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Wavetale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed by Thunderful Development and published by Thunderful Publishing.
Released on December 12th 2022 is available only on Windows in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian and Swedish.

It has received 1,011 reviews of which 902 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 9.94€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Wavetale into these genres:

Adventure 3D Platformer Action-Adventure Platformer 3D Cartoony Cinematic Colorful Stylized Third Person Atmospheric Nature Pirates Relaxing Controller Female Protagonist Linear Singleplayer Story Rich Indie

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: WIndows 10
  • Processor: Intel i3-4170 / Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 2GB / AMD RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

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April 2025
Ever wanted a game with a visual style like from Wind Waker and classic LucasArts games, atmospheric music like from Disco Elysium or Breath of the Wild, the tight platforming of Ratchet & Clank or Lunistice, and a story compelling enough to make me tear up all within the span of three and a half hours? You should play Wavetale. I picked this game up after seeing it at AGDQ 2023. It looked like an interesting and fun game, and after I played it I have to say I greatly enjoyed it made a good choice. The game tells the story of a teenage girl named Sigrid who lives in an archipelago made of the ruins of her grandparents' generation's world as a dangerous gloom encroaches of what remains of her world. In attempting to fight back against this gloom, she travels from island to island trying to help out the splintered community. There are a few shortcomings, however. The graphics do suffer from some pretty bad pop-in in the distance at times. The enemy fights are also quite shallow, with only a small handful of enemy types throughout the game and only one boss battle at the end of the game. Likewise, the gameplay itself isn't very deep, though what is there feels polished. The large distances traveled between areas can become somewhat tedious, and given that some of the side quests require finding things that aren't marked on a map or easy to find at all, this can make them very challenging. The rewards for the side quests aren't very, well, rewarding, as it mostly winds up being currency that you can use to buy cosmetics. In several ways, any and all side content just feels like untapped potential, but given the tight scope of the game I can appreciate it just saying "no" to feature creep and leaving it where it is. But all in all, these shortcomings barely detract from the game. It's short, but it's sweet.
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Jan. 2025
Wavetale is a breathtakingly beautiful game that feels like a mix of art, story, and pure joy. Surfing across the waves is incredibly smooth and satisfying, giving a sense of freedom and exhilaration. The visuals are vibrant and stunning, paired perfectly with an emotional story that touches on themes of hope and resilience. The soundtrack ties it all together, making every moment magical. Whether you’re into action or just want an uplifting experience, Wavetale is an absolute must-play. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey!
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Dec. 2024
[H1]Wavetale Sigrid is a young girl raised by her grandmother on a small, quiet island with a lighthouse. Forbidden from going near the water, her life is simple, boring, and peaceful until one normal day a terrifying dark fog surges in like a tidal wave and monsters invade from the ocean. The lighthouse flickers and dies, and the dark fog seems like it would swallow Sigrid whole until something strange happens; There is a solid shadow in the water, a true reflection mirroring every step she takes until she steps into the sea. Leaving everything she has ever known, Sigrid walks on water leaving her island behind to find new energy sources to light the beacon, push back the fog, and save her home. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3386482312 4-9+ hours to complete, Wavetale is a fairly linear game that takes place in a submerged city newly named Strandville and its lingering survivors. A simple, straightforward game that’s easy to beat and complete. Despite the presence of sea monsters, combat will rarely give a significant challenge as the storyline is the main focus just as much as the surfing and gliding on the water is. Character customization is available with a wide range of outfits, hats, and hair dyes that unlocks as you progress through the game. Overall, Wavetale is pretty enjoyable! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3386484818
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Dec. 2024
I'm going to be honest, the story and art style of this game were great. I got it on sale for $2.99, and for the price I payed, it was completely worth it. If i payed $30 for this game, I would've been very disappointed with the outcome. Starting with the good, the cut scenes were amazing, and although a little long, they were never boring, and added to the story. The voice acting was a lot better than I thought it would be, and honestly, that's why I bought the game, because the trailer's voice acting caught my eye. The exploration is fun, but its very linear, and no reward or incentive for exploring the different islands during the main quest, you'll already be lead there to flip a switch (basically every quest). The only real thing that is "optional" during the game are Asta's challenges, and even then, they are on the path towards the next area. You never have to go out of your way to do the challenge, because in doing so, it is leading you to the next area. The side quests are completely pointless too. The money that is scattered around the world, and the only reward for side quests is only used the buy different outfits, and if that your things, go for it, but its just cosmetic. There are no item upgrades, and the side quests don't have any achievements tied to them. I also watched the credits, and it was pure silence with a black screen for over 5 minutes. No background music, so cool scene, nothing. I didn't care if there was another cut scene after the credits or not, but to sit through the credits with NO music was really painful, especially since the music kicked in as soon as the "Thanks For Playing" came up, it was a deliberate choice to keep it silent, and it made me not even want to watch them. tldr: Story and voice acting/animation are really good, but exploration is a bit of a let down and side quests are pointless. Surfing is cool though.
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Sept. 2024
Enjoyed the heck out of this game. Definitely worthy of being called a hidden gem. My only two gripes is that it's a bit on the easy side, and it's over way too soon. Still, if you can get this game on a discount, I highly recommend you doing so. Really good story, the movement is really fun, the artstyle is nice, and overall, just a really good game...as long you can accept the fact you'll likely finish this, side quests included, in roughly a day. XD But, in some ways, that might be a good thing as at least it doesn't overstay its welcome. Really looking forward to seeing what else the developers cook up.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wavetale is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

Wavetale is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

Wavetale received 902 positive votes out of a total of 1,011 achieving a rating of 8.43.
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Wavetale was developed by Thunderful Development and published by Thunderful Publishing.

Wavetale is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Wavetale is not playable on MacOS.

Wavetale is not playable on Linux.

Wavetale is a single-player game.

Wavetale does not currently offer any DLC.

Wavetale does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Wavetale does not support Steam Remote Play.

Wavetale is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Wavetale.

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Wavetale
29.99€ -67% 29.99€ 9.94€
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Thunderful Development
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Release 12 Dec 2022
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