Slice: 4D Shooter

Slice 4D Shooter is a multiplayer action shooter that transplants the competitive spirit and dynamic combat of classic arena shooters into four-dimensional space.

Use 4D movement and combat abilities to gain a tactical advantage in battle: flank enemies along the fourth axis to appear right behind them, attack the enemy base from different 4D levels, and evade pursuit by moving to other layers of 4D space.

Game Features

• Dynamic arena-shooter gameplay in true four-dimensional space
• Special abilities for movement, exploration, and combat in 4D space
• Destructible environment
• Multiplayer team-based Capture the Flag mode

To learn how to play, watch the video tutorial below.

How to Play Online

• To play online, simply press G during the game — you’ll connect to a game server.

• To play with friends, ask them to download the game, start it, and press G (not necessarily at the same time). You’ll all be connected to the same server automatically.

• If a server has more than 6 players, a new one will be created, and new players will join that server instead.

• Up to 10 game servers can run at the same time.

About Development

Slice 4D Shooter is being developed by a small indie team on a custom-built 4D game engine. The game is currently in a playable prototype stage. All source code is openly available under a free license, and development is funded by player donations.

Technical Requirements

The chosen method for visualizing 4D geometry is demanding on the GPU. A minimum recommended video card for a smooth experience is an Nvidia RTX 3060 or its equivalent.

For weaker hardware, the Slice prototype includes tools to control performance:

• Lower Resolution: Press i to decrease the rendering resolution. Each press reduces it by 5%, which can increase framerate.
• Higher Resolution: Press O to increase the rendering resolution by 5%.
• Shadows: Press P to toggle shadow rendering on/off. Disabling shadows can improve performance.