Shard Games
Developed by Novation Games · Published by Novation Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Novation Games, published by Novation Games — multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Shard Games is a competitive sports game similar to real Olympics on Earth. However, there is one tiny, little difference: it’s fatal. To survive and win, sportsmen and sportswomen, you’ll have to kill each other in a variety of ways but mainly with explosives! What’s more spectacular than a nice explosion?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Shard Games.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9600GT
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (2)
Shard Games FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Shard Games?
Steam classifies Shard Games as a Action, Indie game, developed by Novation Games. Shard Games is a competitive sports game similar to real Olympics on Earth. However, there is one tiny, little difference: it’s fatal. To survive and win, sportsmen and sportswomen, you’ll have to kill each other in a variety of ways but mainly with explosives! What’s more spectacular than a nice explosion?
How much does Shard Games cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Shard Games at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Shard Games single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Shard Games: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Shard Games on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shard Games for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Shard Games out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 29, 2016.
What platforms is Shard Games on?
Shard Games is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Shard Games single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Shard Games cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Who made Shard Games?
Shard Games is developed by Novation Games and published by Novation Games.
Where to get Shard Games
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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