Comparison

Hacker Outbreak vs Space Waves

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

Head to head
About

Hacker Outbreak

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer typing game where players act as hackers exchanging messages to breach their opponent's device. Connect with friends via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for intense, skill-based digital combat.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer typing combat
  • Hack opponent's device
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Skill-based texting gameplay
Features
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Multiplayer typing game that takes the skill of texting into the game. Both players are hackers that send messages to each other to try to hack the opponent's device. Can connect through bluetooth and Wifi! To Play using Wifi, you must be on the same Wifi Network and Wifi must be turned on. To Play using Bluetooth, you must have Bluetooth turned on.

About

Space Waves

Dash through a geometric space environment, testing your reflexes and timing across over 80 challenging levels. This rhythm-based arcade game requires precision to navigate obstacles and master flowing momentum. Enjoy addictive gameplay with instant restarts and smooth controls.

Highlights
  • 80+ handcrafted geometric levels
  • Rhythm-based movement
  • Precision reflex challenges
  • Instant restarts
  • Smooth, responsive controls
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
Currently charting
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Space Waves – CrazyGames Dash through space and feel the geometry vibes. Test your reflexes across 80+ levels of rhythm and precision. About the Game: Space Waves is a rhythm-based arcade game that challenges your speed, timing, and focus. Control your arrow through geometric paths filled with obstacles, sharp turns, and rotating traps. Every level is a test of reflexes and reaction time. With more than 80 handcrafted levels, Space Waves combines geometry-inspired design, dashing movement, and flowing momentum to create a satisfying challenge for casual and hardcore players alike. Features: 80+ handcrafted levels with geometric precision Free level selection — play any level, anytime Increasing difficulty with fresh patterns as you progress Instant restarts for fast, addictive gameplay Smooth, responsive controls for precise dashing Rhythm and flow that make every run satisfying How to Play: Move your arrow through each level without crashing into walls, spikes, or moving obstacles. Stages are color-coded by difficulty — from easy green zones to extreme red challenges. Find your rhythm, react quickly, and aim for a perfect run. Tips: Zigzag through narrow spaces for smoother control Master timing on easier levels before tackling hard ones Sync your moves to the rhythm for the smoothest dashes If you enjoy geometry-inspired challenges, rhythm-based movement, and fast arcade action, Space Waves – CrazyGames delivers. Challenge your reflexes, unlock your flow, and conquer the waves. Download Space Waves now and start dashing through 80+ rhythmic levels. Rated for ages 3+ by IGRS (Indonesian Games Rating System).

Screenshots

Hacker Outbreak3 screens
Space Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Waves at 4.7 against Hacker Outbreak's 4.0. Space Waves also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 16) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). Hacker Outbreak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Space Waves sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hacker Outbreak asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 58K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Hacker Outbreak's written reviews are positive against 61% of Space Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacker Outbreak ships an update every 10 days, Space Waves fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hacker Outbreak versus Space Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker OutbreakSpace Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings)4.7 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1658K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur De AraujoCrazyGames.com

Customer experience

Hacker Outbreak

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral31.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

Space Waves

All ratings58,207 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews815 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative27.6%

Bugs and requests

Hacker Outbreak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Space Waves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Levels are impossible
  • Levels are too hard

Requested features

3 requests
  • More music options
  • Level editor
  • Harder levels

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Outbreak

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Waves

One-time3
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads$2.99
  • Offline Play$2.99

Questions

Is Hacker Outbreak free?
Hacker Outbreak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Waves free?
Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves?
Space Waves is rated higher. Hacker Outbreak averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Space Waves averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.
Do Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves have ads?
Space Waves shows ads; Hacker Outbreak does not.
Which is updated more often, Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves?
Hacker Outbreak ships an update every 10 days, and Space Waves fortnightly. Most recently, Hacker Outbreak was updated on September 17, 2026 and Space Waves on September 30, 2026.

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