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Shards of Order

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Unique time-based combat mechanic
  • Deep deckbuilding and skill customization
  • Dark fantasy atmosphere and story
  • Free respec system encouraging experimentation
  • Good value for price with 8-20 hours gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign with limited replayability
  • Some bugs and translation issues reported
  • Linear progression with limited exploration
  • Tedious respec ui and balancing quirks
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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

Last update: 25/08/2026