Shorted
Launches 4 November 2026 · PC · Puzzle, Strategy, Indie
Balatro-style scoring on a 9×9 grid. Your deck becomes the board: trace same-color Packets into scoring shapes, install Patches that hack the rules, and rebuild the deck that refills the grid. Six Firewalls stand between you and an overloaded high score.
Story
YOUR DECK IS THE BOARD Every Packet you own gets dealt onto a 9×9 grid. Trace same-color chains, bend them into shapes, and watch the score climb from hundreds to millions. Then rebuild your deck so the next grid plays even better. TURNS ARE EVERYTHING A straight line scores. A zigzag scores way more. Every turn in your chain pumps the multiplier, so the best move is rarely the obvious one. HACK THE RULES Install up to five Patches and order them like a combo. Some pile on Bits, some multiply, some bend the rules entirely. Stack them right and one chain clears the Screen. SIX FIREWALLS STAND IN YOUR WAY Each Stage ends with a Firewall that breaks the rules and corrupts your deck. Beat it, upgrade a shape with Firmware, keep going. Clear all six to unlock the next tier, from GUEST to ZERO-DAY, or push your build into Endless until it finally shorts out.
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Mouse Only Option
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
Release details
Shorted is a Puzzle, Strategy and Indie game by Makikata Games. Shorted launches on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Shorted release?
Shorted launches on 4 November 2026.
Has the Shorted release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 4 November 2026 for Shorted since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is Shorted on?
Shorted is on PC.
Who makes Shorted?
Shorted is developed by Makikata Games.
What kind of game is Shorted?
Shorted is a game of these genres: Puzzle, Strategy and Indie.