Immerse yourself in a turn based tactical RPG set in an expansive open world, where you manage a diverse party of heroes and construct formidable fortresses. Strategize in battles, explore vast lands, and lead your team to glory in a dynamic fantasy adventure.
All Reviews:
No user reviews
Release Date:
Oct 1, 2024
Developer:
Publisher:

Sign in to add this item to your wishlist, follow it, or mark it as ignored

Early Access Game

Get instant access and start playing; get involved with this game as it develops.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“I'm excited to finally present my open-world tactical RPG after several years in development. Early Access gives me the unique chance to not only share my creation but also to shape it into a game that reflects what you, the community, truly want. Your feedback is crucial for refining gameplay, adding the features you desire most, and resolving any problems that arise. Together, we can craft the ultimate gaming experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“With the scale of the game and major plans for upcoming updates, along with your feedback regarding what you want to see in the game, I'm estimating to reach full release within the next 6 months to 1 year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I have numerous content updates in the pipeline for the Early Access phase, derived directly from your suggestions and feedback. For the full version, my plans include introducing a vast array of new equipment, crafting options, and buildings along with their upgrades. I will also be expanding the game with additional skills and passive abilities, new modes of battle, and I aim to fully flesh out the storyline, offering multiple endings for a rich and varied experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“My ambition with the Early Access launch was to deliver a game that is both stable and enjoyable across all gameplay aspects.
From day one, players have access to a comprehensive suite of features, including:
  • Two game modes: One focuses on exploration, fortress management, and research, while the second focuses solely on battles and party management.
  • Turn-based tactical battles in a destructible environment
  • A living world that has its own life. Wars between factions and the possibility of factions being destroyed. The player may help a faction to repel attacks from invading hostile factions or let them fall.
  • Player actions can completely change the world
  • Fortress management, including building structures and managing resources
  • Four distinct classes and eight subclasses, each offering a unique playstyle
    Interaction with six NPC factions, including the ability to improve or worsen relationships
  • Options for multiclassing characters
  • An expansive map ripe for exploration
  • An introductory research tree and crafting system
  • Approximately 10 hours of gameplay, but as the game features a sandbox environment, there are additional activities post-missions, including building relationships, trading, etc.
  • Random events occurring on the global map
And much more...”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, I plan to gradually increase the price as I release new content and features during the Early Access period, as well as upon the game's full release. I believe that the game's price should accurately reflect its scope and quality at any given stage.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Engaging with the community is a cornerstone of our development strategy, which is a key reason for my decision to launch in Early Access. I am committed to actively participating in discussions on platforms such as Discord and the Steam forums to engage with players about the game. Your feedback will be a crucial part of the development process from start to finish.

Furthermore, I've built the game with the potential for user modifications in mind, though a final decision on this aspect is still pending. We value the creativity and innovation that come from player mods and are considering the best way to implement this feature.”
Read more

Buy Shards of realm

 
See all discussions

Report bugs and leave feedback for this game on the discussion boards

About This Game

"Shards of Realm" is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a fantasy world. In it, you must not only assemble a group of adventurers but also develop your own fortress, assign workers, research new technologies, and produce the items necessary for victory.

The game features two key concepts: turn-based tactical battles and exploration on a global map in a living world .

Tactical Battles

The game offers four distinct classes and eight subclasses, each with unique gameplay. Assemble a balanced team to overcome superior enemies. Utilizing cover, flanking attacks, and smart role distribution within the group are the keys to success. Meanwhile, a destructible environment in battles adds variety to tactical maneuvers.

A flexible character development tree and the option for multiclassing will help you create your unique team.

Global Map

In the global map mode, the player can interact with various factions, improve relationships with them, or, conversely, go to war. While the world evolves independently, only the player's actions will determine its outcome. Whether you choose to save everyone or plunge them into the abyss of chaos is up to you.

Seek and gather resources, trade, complete faction quests, or loot caravans... Any means are good for victory.

Fortress Management

To achieve victory, you'll need equipment. You can, of course, buy or find it, but the best pieces can only be invented and created. A flexible technology tree and production are available to the player in their fortress. A wide variety of buildings for construction will assist both in resource gathering and in training fighters.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Primarily used for image generation and text correctness, and possibly for translation.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 6 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVidia RTX 2060
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVidia RTX 3060
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space

Customer reviews for Shards of Realm

Review Type


Purchase Type


Language


Date Range
To view reviews within a date range, please click and drag a selection on a graph above or click on a specific bar.

Show graph



Playtime
Filter reviews by the user's playtime when the review was written:



No minimum to No maximum

Display
Show reviews in selected display order





Learn More
Show graph
 
Hide graph
 
Filters
Excluding Off-topic Review Activity
Playtime:
Played Mostly on Steam Deck
There are no more reviews that match the filters set above
Adjust the filters above to see other reviews
Loading reviews...