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Shards is a single-player twin-stick shooter adventure game where you play as a clay robot. Fight your own kind, advance deeper into the Citadel and uncover its secrets.
What is happening now
Shards of Order is a party-based dark fantasy RPG that replaces traditional turn-based mechanics with visible enemy countdowns, a shared deck system, and equipment-focused character builds. You lead a three-person party through a broken world to restore the shattered Laws, with combat drawing comparisons to Dark Souls filtered through deckbuilding mechanics. Since its July 2026 launch on PC, the game has attracted attention for its distinctive systems and challenging difficulty. Coverage has focused on gameplay tips for optimizing builds and farming resources, as well as crossover content integrating Soul mechanics. The title appears to be generating discussion around its learning curve - reviewers note the experience can range from relaxing resource gathering to demanding combat encounters depending on your approach.
More in the Shards series
1 other title
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same kind of game, other series
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PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageRequirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 31, 2026.
Shards achievements
3 achievements on SteamRarest
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