Blast Waves

Blast Waves

By Kyle Barrett

Blast Waves is a tactical arcade shooter that blends rogue-like survival mechanics with auto-battler squad management. Players progress through intergalactic conflicts to unlock persistent characters, weapons, and armor, utilizing a unique time-manipulation mechanic where movement dictates the flow of combat.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Fans of tactical rogue-like shooters and auto-battler strategy games who enjoy long-term character progression and unlockable content.

What does it look like?

Key features

Survival Modestandard

A rogue-like experience where players build a character from the ground up across multiple battles.

Command Modestandard

An auto-battler style mode where survivors from the Survival Mode lead squads against escalating enemy forces.

Tactical Combatstandard

Features a time-sensitive movement system where time only advances when the player moves.

Extensive Customizationstandard

Includes hundreds of unlockable weapons, armor types, and gadgets across six unique biomes with destructible terrain.

How much does it cost?

paid

Velocity

Dormant developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.

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Who built it?

Kyle Barrett

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.21 · 42

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Blast Waves

How's the Games market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Blast Waves

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the game offers a unique tactical loop and high replayability through its unlockable squad system, some users report concerns regarding control sensitivity and the lack of a structured campaign end-goal.

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Blast Waves Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 24, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/blast-waves

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