Shard Squad (2025)

Developer: The Root Studios
Publisher: Nuntius Games, Vsoo Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 598 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, cartoonish action game where you assemble a squad of elemental critters and combine their powers to survive waves of enemies.

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What players say

Players praise the adorable creature designs and the satisfying builds, but many find the late-game turns into a frustrating bullet hell with too many projectiles. There is disagreement on the difficulty: some call it balanced, while others complain about grindy progression and weak stat upgrades.

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