- December 4, 2018
- 80Arcade
Shards the Deckbuilder
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Shards the Deckbuilder is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by 80Arcade and was released on December 4, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.
Shards the Deckbuilder is a new breed of digital card game that uses the popular Cerberus game engine by Cryptozoic Entertainment. No packs or boosters to chase. Each expansion is a complete and unique experience right out of the box. Build your deck as you play by buying cards from a shared pool to create powerful synergies and conquer your opponents and powerful in-game bosses. Unlock Myt…





- Solid core gameplay with strategic deckbuilding mechanics and multiple game modes including PvE, PvP, and Co-op raids.
- Enjoyable solo experience against AI with engaging card variety and clean design.
- Good art style and game concept, building upon a known and reliable engine with potential for growth.
- Multiplayer is locked behind a paywall and has very few active players, making PvP largely unplayable; servers are shutting down soon.
- Game has bugs and performance issues, including crashes, delayed actions, and UI glitches.
- Confusing monetization model with hidden costs and no clear free-to-play progression; lack of real-time multiplayer negatively impacts player experience.
- gameplay8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, strategic depth, and engaging deckbuilding elements, though some users note issues with difficulty balance and certain features locked behind a paywall. The game offers a good blend of simplicity and complexity, requiring planning and skill, with relatively quick AI turns enhancing the experience.
“Don't let the simplicity of the game fool you; there are complex strategies and mechanics that require planning and skill.”
“Good deckbuilding game with a nice mechanic, similar to a Pokemon deckbuilding fanmade game.”
“Game is good; it has good mechanics, good artwork, and a good enough UI.”
“Regarding the game itself: the core gameplay is fine but has some distinct issues that result in often feeling like you never had a chance.”
“Besides the upgrade mechanic, heroes changing your starting cards instead of having a passive power, and different cards, the games are the same.”
“There are only three things that are gameplay related locked behind a paywall.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shards the Deckbuilder is a strategy game.
Shards the Deckbuilder is available on PC and Windows.
Shards the Deckbuilder was released on December 4, 2018.
Shards the Deckbuilder was developed by 80Arcade.
Shards the Deckbuilder has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.
Shards the Deckbuilder is a single player game with multiplayer support.
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