Choose Shards of Nogard
Choose Shards of Nogard if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shards of Nogard launched in 2023.
Shards of Nogard vs Phantom Tides
Shards of Nogard and Phantom Tides both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Shards of Nogard (2023) is 1 year older than Phantom Tides (2024). Phantom Tides is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shards of Nogard (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Phantom Tides
Choose Phantom Tides if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phantom Tides launched in 2024.
Both Shards of Nogard and Phantom Tides sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Shards of Nogard |  Phantom Tides | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blockcode Games | Kochaloch Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shards of Nogard (2023) is 1 year older than Phantom Tides (2024).
- Phantom Tides is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shards of Nogard (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Shards of Nogard vs Phantom Tides — FAQ
- Should I play Shards of Nogard or Phantom Tides first?
- If you want chronology, Shards of Nogard (2023) came out before Phantom Tides (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Shards of Nogard and Phantom Tides similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.