Welcome!
The Steam Next Fest has just begun, and that means the demo version of Shards of Order is now available!
But what is Shards of Order about, you ask? Watch the trailer if you want to grasp the vibe:
The game is a dark fantasy RPG that features card-based combat, utilizing a unique time counter mechanic instead of traditional turns and mana points.
It’s a full-fledged RPG, not a roguelike deckbuilder.
Expect a dark fantasy RPG with card-based combat, set in a decaying world where reality itself is unraveling. The ancient Laws that once bound life, death, and time have been shattered, leaving behind a place where memory fades, identity fractures, and even the dead refuse to stay buried. Uncover the story of a grim, shattered world by exploring its hidden corners and shaping its fate.
Complete your team of heroes, each with unique abilities, personal arcs, and customizable equipment, combining their strengths to survive on your journey. Developing each of the characters also expands your pool of cards, granting new deckbuilding opportunities.
Battle with a dynamic time-based system where every move shifts the flow of combat, and explore decaying regions filled with secrets, deadly enemies, and epic bosses. Restore shattered Laws to reshape the world; each choice carries weight, as restoring it will impact the rules of the game.
In a land where memory fades and the dead refuse to rest, every decision leaves a mark. There is no order—only what you are strong enough to bring back.
Note that in this demo, you will only experience a small bit of content and the general scope that is planned for the full game. At the same time, the general gameplay loop and formula are similar to what will be in the final version.
And speaking of the final version, we have a lot more coming to Shards of Order! Take a look at the sneak peeks of what the game’s full release will bring, featuring the map of the second act, a new type of enemies, and a unique mini-boss!
That’s it for today! We wish you an enjoyable and successful journey through the world of Shards of Order. We’d love to hear your thoughts about the game, so we encourage you to provide feedback! Also, we encourage you to join our Discord to stay in touch and talk about the game with us & other players:
Cheers,
Awaken Realms / Fardust