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Shardpunk

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

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical

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    Pros

    • 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

    Cons

    • 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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      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 individual squad management and single-player experience; no multiplayer or cooperative modes mentioned."

      Capsule for Valkyria Chronicles™ Valkyria Chronicles™

      "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 Majesty 2 Collection Majesty 2 Collection

      "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."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

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

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026