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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 2.59€ on Gamivo.


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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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June 2025
🌊 Wavetale Review 🦀 A heartwarming story, though quite sad at times. You play as Sigrid, on a mission to help save your world, a world mostly swallowed by water, beautifully brought to life with a lovely, stylised art although it is dark and gloomy. Along the way, you’ll meet a range of characters, some you’ll help, others you’ll simply listen to as they share bits of the world’s history before it fell into darkness. Between story moments, you’ll be zipping across the waves, jumping through sea-bound obstacles to get from place to place with ease and honestly, that was a big part of the fun. The game’s movement is brilliant. Jumping, speeding about, powering through hoops, or even fighting shadowy creatures — it all feels fluid and satisfying. I spent loads of time just enjoying the sheer freedom of wizzing around the water. You’re also joined by a mysterious companion who helps with your water-based abilities, and they have their own touching story that unfolds as you play. There’s more than just the main story too you’ve got side quests and even time-based races. (I never did find Jack’s Axe — I searched high and low!) Customisation is a nice touch as well. You can change your outfit, hairstyle, and even wear a stylish hat there’s actually a good variety, and you unlock more as you progress. I had a great time with Wavetale. I only wish it had lasted a bit longer. That said, the ending hints that the adventure might not be over perhaps a sequel is on the horizon? Either way, it wrapped up beautifully. Enjoy surfing the waves! 🏄🏼‍♀️ Tip: If you want to find more reviews like this, check out our curator page [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41527689/]Moon's Tea House
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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
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Thunderful Development
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Release 12 Dec 2022
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