Shard Squad
Form a squad of elemental creatures and face hordes of challenging enemies! Choose your Shards according to their synergies to gain new abilities, and equip relics that will make the winds blow in your favor! Survive through different environments and save your lands!
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-30%$4.89
$6.99
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from Steam's PICS · read 3h ago- Change number
- 40,919,475 · seen 3h ago
- Public build
- 26,648,407 · Nov 13, 2026 (3h ago)
- Operating systems
- windows
- Architecture
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- Install size
- 1.8 GB · 355 MB download
- Install folder
Shard Squad Demo- Controller support
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Steam Deck
PlayableTested Nov 15, 2025 on build 20,760,700
- !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 26,648,407 | Nov 13, 2026 · 3h ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,648,407 | public | Nov 13, 2026 15:48 | 3h ago |
| 26,647,287 | public | Nov 13, 2026 14:58 | 4h ago |
| 26,617,501 | public | Nov 12, 2026 12:49 | 1d ago |
| 26,571,088 | public | Nov 10, 2026 16:58 | 3d ago |
| 26,550,922 | public | Nov 10, 2026 13:18 | 3d ago |
| 24,509,846 | public | Aug 1, 2026 16:50 | 3d ago |
Depots · 1
content of the public branch| Depot | Name | OS | Language | DLC / shared | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3363561 | all | 1.8 GB | 355 MB | 8982206549444216111 |
Launch options · 1
| Executable | OS | Description |
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Shard Squad.exe |
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Languages · 10
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
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| French | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| German | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Korean | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Russian | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Spanish | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simplified Chinese | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Traditional Chinese | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portuguese - Brazil | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1190331 | Shard Squad | Store or CD key | $6.99 |
Bundles · 14
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActionLite Pack | 5 | -20% | $43.95 |
| Shard Squad x Just King | 2 | -15% | $10.18 |
| Shard Squad x God of Weapons | 2 | -15% | $11.03 |
| Shard Squad x Crafty Survivors | 2 | -15% | $16.13 |
| Shard Squad x Keeper's Toll | 2 | -15% | $11.88 |
| Machick 2 + Shard Squad | 2 | -15% | $11.88 |
| Shards & Zombies Bundle | 2 | -15% | $14.43 |
| Chumini: Tiny Army X Shard Squad | 2 | -10% | $10.78 |
| Shard Squad Deluxe Bundle | 1 | -10% | $8.08 |
| Shard Squad x Relic Abyss | 2 | -10% | $14.38 |
| Loot Frog + Shard Squad | 2 | -10% | $12.49 |
| Shard Squad x Magical Blush | 2 | -10% | $19.78 |
| Shard Squad x Decklings | 2 | -10% | $17.98 |
| Shard Squad + Terraclysm Survivors | 2 | -10% | $13.93 |
DLC in product info · 2
includes DLC not sold separatelyChange numbers
all changes#40,919,475 · 3h ago#40,919,117 · 3h ago#40,917,642 · 4h ago#40,872,621 · 1d ago#40,802,204 · 3d ago#40,794,313 · 3d ago#40,775,996 · 3d ago
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | Shard Squad - Update 1.1.1 New Mechanic: Special ItemsA new type of collectable now appears during stages!Collect a Special Item to activate a powerful random effect!New Upgrade: Ring of PowerPurchase a Ring of Power on the upgrade selection to boost your damage on all of your effects during a match!Additional experience for defeating bossesTaking down bosses now creates a circular burst of experience! The faster you defea |
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| Mar 9, 2026 | Shard Squad Update 1.1 - Prismatic Power UPDATE NOTESNew Mechanic: Power Up BallAppears 3 times per match. If you destroy it before it disappears, you get the chance to choose a buff for the run.There are over 30 different buffs available, making runs even more strategic.New RecipesExperience Boost – level up your Shards faster.General Damage Boost – increases overall damage dealt to enemies.Prismatic Damage Boost – amplifies prismatic d |
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| Feb 16, 2026 | Shard Squad – Update 1.1 Sneak Peek We’re preparing a major update, and here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming!New RecipesExperience Boost – level up your Shards faster.General Damage Boost – increase attack power in all situations.Prismatic Damage Boost – amplify prismatic damage and unleash colorful destruction.New Mechanic: Power Up BallAppears randomly during stages.If you manage to destroy it before it disappears, you get a chanc |
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| Nov 26, 2025 | Shard Squad - Update 1.0.03 PATCH NOTES: Gameplay updates:Start of Drip’s game improved:Our beloved nature capybara is doing very well, but we felt he needed a little boost in the early levels! Boost delivered!New skill for the Nature synergy!We felt the Nature synergy was falling behind the other elemental synergies, so we rebuilt its skill! Now, instead of summoning a plant that shoots projectiles, you will summon a plant |
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| Nov 18, 2025 | Shard Squad - Update 1.0.02 Fix for projectile count status: In some cases, the number of projectiles was not increasing as it should. Fortunately, we’ve already solved the issue! Fix for the extremely rare cases of save issues: We resolved a bug that, on rare occasions, would fail to save the player's progress. Interaction between the Champion’s Trophy relic and the Canned Spinach reward: Fixed a bug that caused a strange i |
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| Nov 15, 2025 | Shard Squad - Patch 1.0.01 PATCH NOTES 1.0.01:Value information when upgrading shards or items during a match:From now on, whenever you upgrade your leader during a match, you’ll be able to see exactly which attributes each improvement will affect in your stats or abilities!Statistics when pausing the game during a match:For those who enjoy numbers and analyzing their upgrade stats, we’ve added a table with all the numerica |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | Shard Squad Demo Update v0.4 ⚡ New Squad Member: Nana, the Electric Star! ⚡ "Welcome the most electrifying member of the squad! 💫 Nana is ready to shock a legion of fans (including her beloved Sid!) with her energetic groove! Get ready to dance with our Electric Star! 🎶⚡" {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45317685/14173acc94e989ce6d8983f26b47366b4ecf4936.gif 🌲 New Level Unlocked! 🌧️ Welcome to Nimbus Forest! 🌿 Once a peaceful forest, this r |
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| Dec 19, 2024 | Shard Squad Demo Update v0.3 New Squad Member: Haus, The Blazing Sage! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45317685/790b669e1421c0d65bbf41f51daa6e461dfcdca5.gif Level-Up Update: Now, until reaching the max level, you can choose one of three paths to follow with the main character! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45317685/d96400a5449018ae7634a207b9b5afc6ebf715ab.png New Item: Head into battle with the Scale Catalyst and expand the area of your skills! {STE |
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