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.
A gloomy fantasy RPG that clearly wears its passion on its sleeve. Its creative card-based mechanics are pretty addictive, too…
Although the Shards of Order formula doesn't change fundamentally from start to finish, the game constantly encourages the audience to create changes and not use a fixed process.
Shards of Order makes a strong case for itself. It has a clear identity, an interesting combat system, a dark setting, and enough character progression to make each battle feel connected to the larger journey.
Shards of Order takes the deckbuilding formula and grafts it onto a narrative RPG without a roguelite structure. Its strength is combat: cards don't consume mana or action points, but advance a shared timeline, forcing you to calculate how much space to give your enemies.
Shards of Order appeals especially to players tired of roguelike runs but who don't want to give up card-based tactics. For those seeking sustained progression, distinct characters, and a complete story instead of endless repetition, it's one of the year's noteworthy indie RPGs.
