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Shatter vs Marty Thinks 4D

Shatter and Marty Thinks 4D both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Shatter (2010) is 7 years older than Marty Thinks 4D (2017). Shatter is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Marty Thinks 4D (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Shatter vs Marty Thinks 4D — Steam metadata comparison
Shatter — Steam game coverShatterMarty Thinks 4D — Steam game coverMarty Thinks 4D
Released20102017
GenresAction, IndieIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price1.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95.1% positive (469 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersSidheJonathan Stoffer

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Shatter vs Marty Thinks 4D — FAQ

Should I play Shatter or Marty Thinks 4D first?
If you want chronology, Shatter (2010) came out before Marty Thinks 4D (2017). 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 Shatter and Marty Thinks 4D similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 Marty Thinks 4D have multiplayer like Shatter?
No. Shatter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Marty Thinks 4D is listed as single-player only.
Does Shatter run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Shatter is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Marty Thinks 4D doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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