Steam app 3432480 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:02 UTC
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.
709 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
3 months, July 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
The source keeps every hour for about a month, one figure a day for about two, and a single number for anything older.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 435 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 274 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Shards of Order was released on 28 Jul, 2026.
The game contains stylized extreme violence and gore, including dismemberment, hanging entrails, blood, and enemies being destroyed into bloody pulp. The violence is exaggerated and non-realistic in presentation, with no sexual content, sexual assault, substance abuse, or self-harm themes.
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17 achievements in total.
31 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Hotfix v1.0f21 is live!Fixed missing localization/localization errors in some places.Improved herbalist UX.Fixed missing journal entry in Shining Lights... quest.Added an equipped icon in crafting/upgrade.Fixed story event header…
Patch notesHotfix v1.0f20 is live!Fix for inspect tooltip.Safer save files handling.Fixed getting stuck in dungeon after defeating Serath.
Patch notesHotfix v1.0f19 is live!Fix for the CRC Mismatch error, blocking some players from progressing.Perseverance card now has exhaust.Riddle in Shrike's Lair won't respawn anymore.Added level 4 upgrades to all armors.Fixed forest guard armor…
Patch notesHotfix v1.0f18 is live!Fix for infinite loading when starting battles.Rebalanced Upper Marina battles.Momentum can no longer be abused for infinite movement.Implemented Compute-Shader compatibility on game launch.Revise+ now costs 3 blue…
Patch notesHotfix v1.0f10A new hotfix is live!Fixed missing localizations in various places.Fixed main menu blocked inputs on controllers.Fixed multiple Church Key drops.Added a notification with a reason for respec block.Increased EXP on some boss…
Patch notesHotfix v1.0f9Thanks so much for playing Shards of Order! We keep a close eye on your bug reports, both in-game and online, so if you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to let us know.For now, a new hotfix v1.0f9 has been released. Details…
Patch notesHello everyone!We’ve made it! Shards of Order is finally out on Steam, and you can get your hands on it!Please take a moment to sit back and celebrate the launch with us! Let's stay with our dedicated release trailer:But what even is Shards…
kpx_arHello Everyone!Just one last stretch before the release, right?! We're excited, and we hope the same goes for you! The clock is ticking, and the countdown is finally coming to a close. Speaking of countdowns, here's our final pre-release…
kpx_arHello EveryoneOnly 11 days until Shards of Order releases, but we’re still hard at work improving and fixing things to make the game as enjoyable as possible. It's mostly bugfixes, but we’re also adding content, changing sidequests around…
kpx_arPolishing the experienceHello EveryoneThose last few weeks are especially important because, as we approach the final stretch before the release, we focus mostly on little things that may not make a huge difference in the game on their own…
kpx_arHello Everyone!The release is looming closer and closer, and the game is really taking full shape now. Our last post obviously didn’t cover every change we’ve made throughout the last few months, so this one is gonna show off some of the…
kpx_arHello Everyone!It’s been some time since we last posted here, and we have some explaining to do. The last two months certainly haven’t been easy; we’ve had a couple of internal issues, but we’ve managed through them. Now, we’re nearing the…
kpx_arHey everyone!Second Round of PlaytestsSo, the main storyline of our game has been implemented; however, it still needs polishing and lots and lots of testing. If you’ve missed the chance to join the playtests the last time, this is your…
kpx_arFrom March 26 through 29, our representatives will be attending the PAX East gaming convention happening in Boston, US. Over there, you will be able to play an exclusive build of the game, which we prepared to best show off the strengths of…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone!Last time we posted was around a month ago, and what a month it has been. We’re finishing the last area of the game and designing the final boss, and I wish we could just show everything off, but we’d rather you play the game…
kpx_arHey everyone!As mentioned in our previous posts, the development is progressing well, but as the playtime keeps increasing, there’s more room for holes, balance issues, and those pesky bugs. And so, the time has come, when we come asking…
kpx_arHello EveryoneThe game is growing at a steady pace, and it constantly impacts how we see things; it challenges our initial systems and established foundations. This post will explore one of the problems we faced as the playtime increased.…
kpx_arHello Everyone!This week we prepared something new, a post dedicated entirely to exploring the worldbuilding and lore around our game. It will serve as both an interesting read for you, as well as a tool for us developers to get feedback…
kpx_arHello Everyone!The main story of the game is more than half way finished. We’re making content at a very good pace and are already expecting the game to go well past the 10 hour of gameplay mark. However the most important thing is that…
kpx_arHello Everyone (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) .ᐟ.ᐟWelcome to 2026, let's hope it treats us all well, with all the shenanigans going on around the world, that's about all us mortals can do. Whatever happens, It's time for us to get back into the flow, and start…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜With the Christmas festivities behind us, we decided to take this time to reminisce. Shards of Order has been in development since around December last year, after a rather unspectacular launch of our previous game…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone ( ˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵ )December is coming in hot (literally - im driving to work with a bike and a rain coat), and we wanted to wish you all merry christmas. Take this opportunity to rest, meet up with your friends and family if you can…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone (˶ˆᗜˆ˵)/Good evening, as you may remember, last week we posted our little character redesign update, that was a little bit of a hit & miss. We still think that the characters need some cool features, but we’ve decided to give…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone ദ്ദി◝ ⩊ ◜)We hope November treated you well, and so will December with all the Decemberish activities, but we’ve come with more things to show off and talk about. This week also won't have much gameplay to show off, but we’re…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ აHope yall had a great week and are ready for an even greater weekend. Things are definitely energetic on our end. We’ve been polishing our UI non-stop since the demo ended and we’re finally ready to show you some…
a.zasadnyHello Everyone /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\\Sorry for the delay on this post, we’ve had some internal talks and we determined to post after the talks are over. We’re here to shed some new light on the state of the game, release date, and all the other stuff…
a.zasadnyHello everyone \\(>◇
a.zasadnyHello everyone (❁´◡`❁) New week, new updates. Demo is now a thing of the past, code is nice and cleaned up, and now, we’re back in business putting out features like there’s no tomorrow. This week we’ve got some actual content to talk…
a.zasadnyHello everyone (●'◡'●)Hope you had a great weekend, but it's time to get back on the grind. This week, we’ve compiled some data from our analytics and the feedback that y'all so kindly shared with us. We've even included some of your…
a.zasadnyHello everyone ~(^w^)ノ First of all, in the name of us over at Fardust, I wanted to thank everyone who played the demo, wishlisted the game or simply enjoyed watching others play it. It really hyped us and gave us a much needed boost of…
a.zasadnyWelcome!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…
a.zasadnyEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Shards of Order - Supporters Pack | Windows | 28 Jul 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | ShardsOfOrder/ShardsOfOrder.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
WinAppDataLocalLow | Fardust/ShardsOfOrder/Saves | * |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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