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Shardpunk

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

The war is lost, the Capitol lies in ruins, and you’re on the run! Shardpunk mixes turn-based tactical strategy with RPG, survival, and resource management as you gather your team, scavenge for resources, fight enemy hordes, and seek shelter to live another day.

What works
  • Challenging and satisfying tactical combat
  • Strong replayability with unlockables and randomized maps
  • Engaging pixel art and atmospheric sound design
  • Well-balanced difficulty curve
  • Active developer support and free dlcs
Things to keep in mind
  • Minimal story and character depth
  • Limited enemy and map variety
  • Some ui and control quirks
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Runs can be long and repetitive for some players

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Caravaneer 2

  • Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery

  • Xenopurge

  • Othercide

  • Rencounter

  • Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • MENACE

  • Templar Battleforce
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Caravaneer 2

  • Xenopurge

  • Rencounter
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Strategy

    Mud and Blood
  • Survival

    Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
  • Autonomy

    Devil Slayer - Raksasi

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Shardpunk: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players can choose characters, weapons, and upgrade paths freely, with many options and strategic decisions."

    Capsule for Devil Slayer - Raksasi Devil Slayer - Raksasi

    "Players choose characters, weapons, upgrades, and tactical approaches freely; multiple paths and strategies available."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and strategic planning."

    Capsule for Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

    "Challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and decision-making."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on personal progress and survival rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Mech Engineer Mech Engineer

    "Focus is on personal progress and survival rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players engage in multiple runs with unlockable characters and randomized zones encouraging replay."

    Capsule for Distrust: Polar Survival Distrust: Polar Survival

    "Players engage in long runs with high replay value due to unlockables and varied characters."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -2

    "Gameplay centers on managing own squad independently; no multiplayer or team collaboration."

    Capsule for Xenopurge Xenopurge

    "Gameplay centers on managing own squad; no multiplayer or cooperative play mentioned."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Customization of weapons and builds possible, but within predefined character classes and loadouts."

    Capsule for Wild Assault Wild Assault

    "Weapon upgrades and character builds allow some customization, though within predefined frameworks."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative."

    Capsule for Othercide Othercide

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is single-player and cooperative within squad."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Immersive tactical gameplay and complex world provide strong distraction and escape from real life."

    Capsule for 7,62 High Calibre 7,62 High Calibre

    "Provides immersive tactical experience and atmosphere that distracts from real life."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for InfraSpace InfraSpace

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players try different strategies, troop builds, and tactical approaches to overcome the game's brutal randomness."

    Capsule for Mud and Blood Mud and Blood

    "Players try different characters, builds, and tactics; maps and enemy spawns are randomized."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Varied maps and randomized objectives encourage some discovery, though maps are known and repeated."

    Capsule for Get Stuffed! Get Stuffed!

    "Randomized maps and branching paths encourage some discovery, though within limited map variety."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Character and weapon customization allow some self-expression, though visual options are limited."

    Capsule for Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

    "Character and weapon customization allow some self-expression, though limited by pixel art style."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Set in a fictional post-apocalyptic steampunk world with lore and imaginative elements."

    Capsule for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

    "Set in a steampunk world with rat-like enemies and fictional lore, providing imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience with minimal social or community interaction."

    Capsule for King Arthur: Knight's Tale King Arthur: Knight's Tale

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community focus."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and unlock characters and weapons over time."

    Capsule for Colt Canyon Colt Canyon

    "Players develop skills, unlock characters, and improve weapons over time."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Paladins® Paladins®

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires constant attention and strategic focus during combat and management phases."

    Capsule for Mewgenics Mewgenics

    "Requires constant attention and strategic focus during combat and management phases."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "No evidence of forming close social relationships; interactions limited to scripted character dialogue."

    Capsule for FANTASIAN Neo Dimension FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

    "No evidence of close social relationships; character interactions are minimal and scripted."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    3

    "Player leads and manages a squad, making strategic decisions and directing actions."

    Capsule for Halfway Halfway

    "Players lead and manage a squad, making strategic decisions and directing actions."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on leveling up characters, upgrading weapons, and unlocking abilities."

    Capsule for Steven Universe: Save the Light Steven Universe: Save the Light

    "Strong emphasis on unlocking characters, upgrading weapons, and gaining skills."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -2

    "Game is challenging and tense, with resource scarcity and difficult battles creating sustained pressure."

    Capsule for Gorky 17 Gorky 17

    "Tense and challenging gameplay with pressure from enemy swarms and resource scarcity."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Engaging pixel art, sound design, and music provide sensory stimulation."

    Capsule for Mind Scanners Mind Scanners

    "Engaging pixel art, sound design, and music create stimulating sensory experience."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual gameplay."

    Capsule for Hellsplit: Arena Hellsplit: Arena

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual gameplay."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    1

    "Contains minimal narrative and lore, mostly serving as context for the action rather than deep story immersion."

    Capsule for Alien Hominid HD Alien Hominid HD

    "Minimal narrative and lore; story serves as backdrop rather than deep immersion."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around tactical planning, positioning, and resource management."

    Capsule for Mud and Blood Mud and Blood

    "Core gameplay revolves around tactical planning, positioning, and resource management."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    4

    "High tension and suspense from overwhelming enemy waves and risk of defeat."

    Capsule for The Last Spell The Last Spell

    "High tension from managing limited resources and surviving overwhelming enemy waves."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players report good value for price with satisfying gameplay and replayability."

    Capsule for Skinwalker Hunt Skinwalker Hunt

    "Players report good value for price with satisfying gameplay and replayability."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    4

    "Combat involves defeating enemies with weapons, executions, and blood effects; violence is central."

    Capsule for Tails of Iron Tails of Iron

    "Combat involves killing rat enemies with weapons and abilities; violence is central."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    5

    "Strong survival elements with resource management, avoiding death, and overcoming threats"

    Capsule for Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant

    "Strong survival elements with resource management, avoiding death, and strategic defense."

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