Fit check
Is Shards of Nogard worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platform-adventure players who want combat alongside puzzles
- Fantasy RPG fans interested in switching among characters with distinct skills
- Players who enjoy exploring story details through conversations and character quests
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-free experience may find the action fighting central to play.
- Those looking for a single-protagonist adventure may not want to switch among three main heroes.
- Players who prefer realistic settings may not be drawn to its fantasy world.
Our take on Shards of Nogard
The game’s character switching and mix of platforming, combat, puzzles, and dialogue make for varied play, but that breadth means it is not focused solely on one activity. Players seeking a narrowly defined platform challenge may find the RPG and conversation elements take time away from traversal.
What is Shards of Nogard?
Shards of Nogard is a 2D fantasy adventure that combines platforming, action combat, and RPG elements.
Players switch between three heroes with distinct skills, using axes, knives, magic, and other attacks as they travel through forests, underwater areas, and other regions. Abilities can be upgraded, and the world includes enemies, friendly characters, puzzles, branching conversations, and mini-quests tied to the heroes’ histories. Interactions can lead to friendships, gifts, or useful information. The story follows the group’s search for shards to restore an ancient artifact and protect the realm. The game also includes six additional playable fantasy creatures, gamepad support, a soundtrack, and digital artbook and background-story books.
How Shards of Nogard plays
- 01Switchable Heroes
- The three main characters have separate skills and personal questlines that unfold through conversations and other interactions.
- 02Branching Conversations
- Dialogue choices can shape relationships and lead to gifts or information.
- 03Extra Playable Characters
- Six fantasy creatures are available in addition to the three central heroes.
- 04Digital Books
- The game includes an artbook and a separate book covering its background story.
Shards of Nogard compared to similar games
Ghost of a Tale centers on a mouse protagonist and emphasizes stealth, disguises, conversations, and exploration; Shards of Nogard instead uses platforming and combat with three switchable heroes. Vagante is a dark-fantasy adventure, while Shards of Nogard adds character switching, branching dialogue, and mini-quests tied to the heroes.
Shards of Nogard: platforms & release
Is Shards of Nogard worth it?
It is worth it if: platform-adventure players who want combat alongside puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-free experience may find the action fighting central to play.
Where can I download Shards of Nogard?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Shards of Nogard's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Shards of Nogard on?
Windows only.
