Choose Index 1391
Choose Index 1391 if you want the #category_contrast_controls side of the pairing.
Index 1391 vs Shorted
Index 1391 and Shorted both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. 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 Shorted
Choose Shorted if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls. Shorted launched in 2026.
Both Index 1391 and Shorted sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Index 1391 |  Shorted | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Unloaded Dice Games | Makikata Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Index 1391 vs Shorted — FAQ
- Are Index 1391 and Shorted similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.