Comparison

Viking Trickshot vs Wavecade

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Viking Trickshot

Master a tricky throwing physics challenge in a Viking-themed world. Compete against friends or collect achievements across over 100 levels. Unlock new characters, worlds, and batons with unique mechanics.

Highlights
  • Physics-based throwing mechanics
  • 1 and 2 player modes (local & online)
  • Over 100 levels
  • Unlockable characters and worlds
  • Collectible achievements
  • Multiple baton types
Features
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A throwing physics challenge that's tricky to master, set in a bizarre Viking universe. Play kubb for laughs in ridiculous 2 player (shared device or online), or for gold and to collect achievements in 1 player, with more than 100 levels! Based on the real Viking game of kubb, taken to the extreme. Encounter various worlds and play with various characters from Viking mythology. The rules are deceptively simple: throw batons to knock over your kubbs (logs) while trying to avoid theirs, and finally take out the king to win! But knock over the king too early, and it's game over. The free BASE GAME includes more than 50 levels (combined 1 and 2 player) with the two core batons, and unlimited online multiplayer. A one-off in-app purchase for the FULL GAME will allow you to unlock all remaining content and mechanics, including any future updates. FULL GAME FEATURES: - 50+ 2 player levels (local multiplayer/shared device or online) - 50+ 1 player levels with bronze/silver/gold trophies to earn - More (60+ total) fun and challenging achievements for the completionists - Custom drawn and animated characters and worlds to unlock by completing 1 player levels - A handful of different batons with fun mechanics, and levels designed to complement them - Custom made epic soundtracks TIPS: - The controls are a little tricky! Don't worry if you don't get 'em immediately - it won't take long - 2 player is best enjoyed for the lols. See a potentially crazy shot? DO IT - You can play 1 player while searching for someone to play with online - Don't go for gold straight away when you start 1 player. Fly through bronze first to unlock everything, then come back for gold - Some gold levels are much harder than others. If stuck, skip and come back later - You can tune the game's difficulty (both ways) in the Accessibility settings

About

Wavecade

Experience classic arcade shooter nostalgia with a modern twist. Manipulate time, collect powerups, and utilize unique abilities to overcome challenging waves, hazards, and epic bosses. Customize your ship and compete with friends in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Time manipulation mechanics
  • Upgradeable powerups
  • Player abilities for survival
  • Block shooting and destruction
  • Hazard avoidance and strategic use
  • Epic boss battles
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Multiple game modes
  • Ship and visual customization
Features
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Inspired by classic arcade shooters such as 'Space Invaders' and 'Galaga', Wavecade brings back the original nostalgia feeling to players from arcades, using sleek retro 80's and sci-fi aesthetic. TIME MANIPULATION: Bend time at your will by moving up and down the screen. After each wave, the game speeds up a small amount. making the game more challenging on each new wave. POWERUPS: You can accumulate multiple powerups at the same time. Collecting the same powerup upgrades it and increases your time with them active. ABILITIES: Activate your ability when you are facing near certain destruction to turn the tables of the game. It might be the one thing that saves you from a GAME OVER. BLOCKS: Blocks spawn at the top of the playfield and move down the screen. Line up your shots and shoot them for points. They can come in a variety of types: Blocks can spawn randomly, in rows, in a single stream, or in a pattern spanning the playfield HAZARDS: Hazards can appear at any time and can lose you a life if you happen to hit any of them. They can help destroy blocks if you're agile enough, could be a blessing in disguise. BOSSES: Get far enough in Wavecade and you will find yourself in epic encounters with bosses. They will have an arsenal of abilities to GAME OVER you. Learn their patterns and overcome them. MULTIPLAYER: Invite or join a friend on Steam and destroy waves of blocks. Your scores are saved to the leader boards with your names. How long can you stay #1? VARIETY OF GAME MODES: Competitive Relaxed One-hit KO No blocks shall pass Chaos Quick Game CUSTOMIZATION: Personalize your player choose from a selection of ships, colors, skins and your propulsion effect.

Screenshots

Viking Trickshot4 screens
Wavecade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wavecade at 3.7 against Viking Trickshot's 3.0. Wavecade also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Viking Trickshot's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Viking Trickshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wavecade sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavecade holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavecade has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Viking Trickshot's written reviews are positive against 30% of Wavecade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, Wavecade fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Viking Trickshot versus Wavecade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViking TrickshotWavecade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings270 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB312 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDoodad GamesAndrew Spalato

Customer experience

Viking Trickshot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Wavecade

All ratings69 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral20.4%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Viking Trickshot

One-time1
  • Full GameFree
12 purchases

Wavecade

One-time12
  • 100K XP$0.79
  • Double XP$0.99
  • Wavecade - Ships Pack$1.49
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  • Wavecade - 500K XP$1.49
  • Wavecade - Propulsions Pack$2.99
  • Small Brilliants Pack$2.99
  • Wavecade - 5 Million XP Pack$4.99
  • Wavecade - Designs Pack$5.99
  • Medium Brilliants Pack$5.99
  • Wavecade - Ultimate Pack$9.99
  • Large Brilliants Pack$19.99
  • Mega Brilliants Pack$59.99

Questions

Is Viking Trickshot free?
Viking Trickshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavecade free?
Wavecade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viking Trickshot or Wavecade?
Wavecade is rated higher. Viking Trickshot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wavecade averages 3.7 from 70 ratings.
Do Viking Trickshot or Wavecade have ads?
Neither Viking Trickshot nor Wavecade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viking Trickshot or Wavecade?
Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, and Wavecade fortnightly. Most recently, Viking Trickshot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wavecade on October 17, 2026.

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