
A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.
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Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble.
Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there are three heroes, but only one set of cards. Every card you add affects the drawing odds. Will you build around one main hero and stack the deck in their favor, or spread the strength across the whole party and keep everyone in the fight?
Reality is coming apart. The ancient Laws that once held life, death, and time in place have been stolen or shattered. What’s left is a world where identity fractures and the dead refuse to stay buried. A handful of survivors set out to put it back together, one broken Law at a time. You’re their leader, and restoring Order is up to you – If you find it worth saving.
Play as three distinct characters, each with multiple playstyles, their own skill trees, and a personal arc. This is a full RPG underneath the cards: level up, customize equipment, make dialogue choices, and pass skill checks. Weapons and armor aren't just stat sticks. They define each hero's playstyle and can even inject unique cards straight into your shared deck, so every gear decision is also a deckbuilding decision. Layer the right gear across all three and your party starts working like one organism.
The time counter system is the heart of combat in Shards of Order. Each enemy shows exactly when it will act next, and each card you play pushes those moments closer or further away. You're not reacting turn by turn, but rather managing a clock for your entire party at once. One mistimed card can unravel the whole fight, so every move is a calculation. Three unique regions and a roster of handcrafted boss fights will push your time mastery to the limit.
As you scavenge a dying world, you recover the lost Laws that once governed it. But restoration comes at a cost. Each Law you bring back draws the eye of the all-seeing God a little closer. In your darkest moments, they will offer a helping hand, and you're free to take it. But be warned: they are known for their mischief…
Now, embark on this journey through ruin, where every decision leaves a scar, and every scar becomes part of your story.
There is no more Order. Only what you are strong enough to bring back.
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If you are looking for a story-rich single-player RPG, Shards of Order is an absolute must-play. The art direction and world design make it effortless to get immersed right from the start. The RPG mechanics are surprisingly deep, the skill trees and item builds genuinely change your playstyle, and the recent patch adding quick re-specs was a massive quality-of-life improvement. I’ve already done two runs and hit 100% achievements; my second playthrough felt totally fresh because of all the secrets and gear I missed the first time around. A quick note on difficulty: You can’t farm EXP in this game. I’m pretty sure that’s an intentional design choice, but it means when you hit a tough boss, you can’t just over-level to brute-force it. You actually have to master the tools and mechanics you have to overcome the encounter. Easily worth every penny. 10/10!
one of the most unique and inspired games i played in a long time
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Languages: English*, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Polish*languages with full audio support
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Shards of Order feels like the baby of Gordian Quest and Dark Souls—combining deck-building RPG gameplay with a dark fantasy atmosphere. The art is beautiful, and the gameplay is genuinely fun, although it feels somewhat limited and a little too linear at times. The story is also interesting enough to make me want to dig deeper into the world and learn more about its lore. Unfortunately, the game ends just as things start getting really interesting, leaving me wanting more. That said, I still think it’s worth the price. It’s a fun experience with a lot of potential, and I’d love to see a sequel or even a completely new game from the developers that builds on these ideas. There’s definitely a world here that I’d like to see more of. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy dark fantasy and deck-building RPGs.
I am having so much fun playing the game, I didn't expect much going into it. However, the music is on point it gives me that amazing level of immersion in the game. The art of the game is very cool even though it might be too dark, but it has its own identity. I played through the first little tiny part and got hit with the first "oh wow..WHAT IS HAPPENING" moment that really escalated too quickly. I am really impressed with the game and I'll be playing lots of it for sure! It's one of those games that makes you feel you want to play more and more of.
wciągająca, klimatyczna, ciekawa historia i świat.
bhe poco da dire...Bello. Se come dicono ingrandiranno le text su steam deck in futuro direi...Ottimo.
Very sweet, short indie experience. Fun gameplay, music is excellent, graphics are pretty. Marginally replayable if you want to try different builds, although you can do that on the fly, as respec isn't limited. Solid 8.5/10
A story driven 15h or so of exp based deckbuilding gameplay. I liked it quite a lot - it is NOT A ROGUELITE.
Really had a fun time with the deck building and interesting skill/card web to unlock things as i advanced through the game. Took a bit to get used to the time cost on cards but thought that was a really fun idea. Overall think its a fun game and have recommended it to all my deck builder friends. Only thing i wish was added was a roguelite mode where you could use the other characters you found in the game like Durian, Neven, or the shieldmaiden as options to mix into the party.
great game
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