Choose Jack Move
Choose Jack Move if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jack Move launched in 2022.
Jack Move vs Shattered Hourglass
Jack Move and Shattered Hourglass both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Shattered Hourglass (2020) is 2 years older than Jack Move (2022). Shattered Hourglass scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Jack Move (82.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shattered Hourglass
Choose Shattered Hourglass if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shattered Hourglass launched in 2020.
Both Jack Move and Shattered Hourglass sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Jack Move |  Shattered Hourglass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (458 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | So Romantic | sawworm Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Shattered Hourglass (2020) is 2 years older than Jack Move (2022).
- Shattered Hourglass scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Jack Move (82.5% positive).
- Shattered Hourglass is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Jack Move (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Jack Move is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shattered Hourglass has no Deck rating yet.
Jack Move vs Shattered Hourglass — FAQ
- Should I play Jack Move or Shattered Hourglass first?
- If you want chronology, Shattered Hourglass (2020) came out before Jack Move (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Jack Move and Shattered Hourglass similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Jack Move run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jack Move is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shattered Hourglass doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.