Games like Shards of Nogard
If Shards of Nogard is your kind of game, the closest matches are Phantom Tides, Runnyk and Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Shards of Nogard: Shards of Nogard is a powerful, evocative fantasy adventure game that will surprise you with fastpaced combat, mind-boggling puzzles, beautiful hand-crafted environments and an immersive story about the eternal battle set in the medieval fantasy world.
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Steam players who put hours into Shards of Nogard also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Phantom Tides
WHY THIS
Top pick for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.
Runnyk
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
A Juggler's Tale
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
KAKU: Ancient Seal
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Glimmer in Mirror
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Shards of Nogard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shards of Nogard at current Steam store prices.
Titanfall® 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shards of Nogard.
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~81% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Shards of Nogard on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
Travellin Cats in Paris
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shards of Nogard.
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
A Juggler's Tale
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Glimmer in Mirror
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shards of Nogard.
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Frequently asked about Shards of Nogard
- How much does Shards of Nogard cost?
- Shards of Nogard is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Shards of Nogard?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shards of Nogard are Phantom Tides, Runnyk, Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX).
- Who developed Shards of Nogard?
- Shards of Nogard was developed by Blockcode Games.
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