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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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Developer
The Root Studios
Publisher
Nuntius Games, Vsoo Games
Release
November 10, 2025
265 days ago
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Very Positive606 reviews86.0%

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About the Game

Survive an insane army of enemies with a squad of elemental creatures! Recruit new members for your team by defeating the bosses that cross your path, and combine their traits to unlock powerful effects! Unity not only brings strength, it also creates new abilities!

MEET THE SHARDS

Over 20 Shards can join your squad! Experiment and discover which ones will become your favorites!

FORM AN ELEMENTAL SQUAD

Choose Shards of Fire, Electric, Water, Nature, and Crystal! Your squad, your rules! Build the team of your dreams to survive the crisis devastating the world of Mellunia!

COMBINE TRAITS

Each Shard has three distinct traits capable of unlocking powerful abilities and effects! Having more than one creature with the desired trait in your team will increase your squad’s power level!

OVERCOME CHALLENGES

Unique events and powerful bosses will appear to test your squad’s skills! Overcome these challenges to earn special rewards for your survival!

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