Wuthering Waves

In short: Wuthering Waves is an action game released in 2024 by Kuro Games, available on PC, PlayStation and Mobile. Our score: 8.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

An open-world action RPG rivaling Genshin Impact.

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play open-world action RPG with fast combat, exploration, and gacha systems. A strong competitor in the anime action RPG space.

Game details

• Developer: Kuro Games
• Publisher: Kuro Games
• Release year: 2024
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Mobile
• Category: action

Our review

A polished open-world action RPG that challenges Genshin Impact. Deep combat system and stunning environments with a darker tone.

Pros

• Deep combat system
• Stunning visuals
• Darker tone than Genshin
• Generous F2P

Cons

• Genshin clone feel
• Story confusing at start
• Gacha monetization

FAQ

Is it like Genshin?

Similar open-world gacha concept but with faster combat.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026