Shardpunk

Turn-based squad tactics and scavenging ahead of a rat horde

Clockwork Pile · Published by Retrovibe · Released Apr 13, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 783
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 4; peak 24h 7
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 6 months ago; Mar 9, 2026

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Shardpunk?

In this turn-based tactics game, you lead a survivor crew across grid-based levels in three districts of the steampunk Capitol after a rat horde breaches its walls. You fight or outrun enemies, scavenge supplies, and manage the crew's equipment and resources at bunkers.

For you if...

+you prefer tactical escapes over clearing every enemy
+you enjoy making decisions about scarce supplies and crew survival
+you like pixel art and Victorian steampunk settings

Not for you if...

−you want real-time combat instead of turn-based tactics
−you want unlimited time to explore each level
−you dislike managing equipment, rations, and survivor health

What players say

93% of 783 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical combat, survival pressure, squad progression, and pixel art. The most common complaint is that missions grow repetitive; some players say upgrades make later fights too easy, while others find the enemy swarms frustrating.