How does Combat Countdowns work?
Before every card, calculate which enemy action will cross zero and preserve defense, delay or lethal damage for it.
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PC · Steam Shared-deck dark fantasy RPG
Shards of Order
Build one shared deck for three heroes, count time spent by every card and solve combat and environmental puzzles from visible state changes.
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Shards of Order — Release Trailer
Shows the official three-hero shared-deck combat and world interactions used by the written guides.
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Core guides
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Each entry explains the player outcome and opens one canonical guide—no duplicate walkthroughs.
Latest guides & updates
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Steam release checked 13 Aug 2026
How to play
Make the first run count.
A short starting route; each step opens the full guide when you need details or recovery.
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Combat Countdowns
Before every card, calculate which enemy action will cross zero and preserve defense, delay or lethal damage for it.
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Game systems
Choose the mechanic behind your current blocker.
Quick answers
Shards of Order FAQ.
Short answers to common blockers, with the detailed route linked when needed.
What should I do first in Shards of Order?
Choose one party plan, answer the shortest dangerous countdown and reject rewards that dilute the shared deck.
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