Choose Shards of Order
Choose Shards of Order if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. Shards of Order launched in 2026.
Shards of Order vs Edge of Madness
Shards of Order and Edge of Madness both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Shards of Order (2026) is 1 year older than Edge of Madness (2027). 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 Edge of Madness
Choose Edge of Madness if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Edge of Madness launched in 2027.
Both Shards of Order and Edge of Madness sit in Indie and RPG 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 Order |  Edge of Madness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fardust | FogBound Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shards of Order (2026) is 1 year older than Edge of Madness (2027).
Shards of Order vs Edge of Madness — FAQ
- Should I play Shards of Order or Edge of Madness first?
- If you want chronology, Shards of Order (2026) came out before Edge of Madness (2027). 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 Order and Edge of Madness similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.