Choose The Shattering
Choose The Shattering if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Shattering launched in 2020.
The Shattering vs Dead Take
The Shattering and Dead Take both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. The Shattering (2020) is 5 years older than Dead Take (2025). Dead Take scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than The Shattering (76% 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 Dead Take
Choose Dead Take if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.8% positive across 556 reviews.
Both The Shattering and Dead Take sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Shattering |  Dead Take | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (129 reviews) | 88.8% positive (556 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Super Sexy Software | Surgent Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Shattering (2020) is 5 years older than Dead Take (2025).
- Dead Take scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than The Shattering (76% positive).
- Dead Take is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Shattering (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Shattering vs Dead Take — FAQ
- Which is better, The Shattering or Dead Take?
- On Steam reviews Dead Take scores higher (88.8% positive) than The Shattering (76% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dead Take is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Shattering or Dead Take first?
- If you want chronology, The Shattering (2020) came out before Dead Take (2025). 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 The Shattering and Dead Take similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do The Shattering and Dead Take both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.