Out now · Early Access

Waves 2: Notorious

Developed by Squid In A Box Ltd · Published by Squid In A Box Ltd

Action
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseDec 16, 2015 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1
Achievements36

Overview

An action game by Squid In A Box Ltd, published by Squid In A Box Ltd — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 311
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Early AccessAction RoguelikeArena ShooterBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeTop-DownCyberpunkBullet Time

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Waves 2: Notorious.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Waves 2: Notorious FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Waves 2: Notorious?

Steam classifies Waves 2: Notorious as a Action game, developed by Squid In A Box Ltd. Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Is Waves 2: Notorious free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Waves 2: Notorious as Free to Play.

Is Waves 2: Notorious single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Waves 2: Notorious: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Waves 2: Notorious on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Waves 2: Notorious for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Waves 2: Notorious out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 16, 2015.

What platforms is Waves 2: Notorious on?

Waves 2: Notorious is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Waves 2: Notorious single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does Waves 2: Notorious cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Waves 2: Notorious have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 36 achievements for Waves 2: Notorious.

Who made Waves 2: Notorious?

Waves 2: Notorious is developed by Squid In A Box Ltd and published by Squid In A Box Ltd.

Where to get Waves 2: Notorious

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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