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Shard Squad launches today with special localized pricing and a new trailer

10. November 2025

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The game mixes Monster Taming with roguelike and is being released on Steam with voice acting, CO OP and tons of content

Shard Squad, developed by The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, is officially launching on Steam on November 10th with a promotional price well below the market standard and an additional 15% discount for a limited time. The console release date will be announced soon.

The game mixes roguelike survivor with monster taming. Every run is different. It is the addictive loop of Survivors games, but with a focus on creating monster compositions with real identity and direct impact on strategy.

Watch the special launch trailer:

Highlights of the game

Around 20 hours of gameplay just to finish the story mode. All of that with beautiful cutscenes and voice acting in English, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese.

Roguelike with Monster Taming

Shard Squad mixes two trending genres. You create a team of little monsters called Shards, combine elements and activate unique synergies, creating custom teams and deep strategies.

Massive content

20 playable Shards, 8 stages, 59 bosses, 19 NPCs, 99 relics, full metaprogression, detailed bestiary and more than 20 unique events.

Stories and characters with soul

Every Shard has a story, personality and real background. The game has unlockable tales that expand the lore, revealing the relationships between characters and bosses.

Local CO OP

You can play co op locally. Perfect game to try crazy builds and collect monsters with friends, family or that special someone.

A vibrant and joyful experience

Colorful visuals, humor, positive energy and pure fun. You can even download the free demo on Steam right now.

Developer’s word

Rennan Costa, director and lead programmer of Shard Squad, says: “Our characters are the main focus. We want you to love them, not only their attacks. Every Shard has its own story and connections in the universe.”

How was the development?

“Shard Squad is the materialization of a dream. Every person who touched this game put a bit of their soul into it. The process was based on fun. No matter how crazy the idea was, if someone on the team thought it was funny, we went and implemented it.”

Player experience focus:

“You will like the characters, not just the attacks. Each Shard has its own story and relationships with other characters. Some interactions are even rewarded.”

Who is the game for?

“Shard Squad is for those who truly love videogames, for those who are enchanted by colorful worlds, charismatic characters and that kind of fun that makes you smile without noticing. I wanted to create something that mixed action and affection, a light game, vibrant, full of energy and for those who still want to feel the challenge of a good match. I thank all the friends, family and fans who were enchanted with our characters together with us.”

Play NOW!

Shard Squad was released today on Steam with a promotional price for a very limited time. Check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363560/Shard_Squad/

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About The Root Studios

The Root Studios, based in Fortaleza, is formed by four experienced developers: Rennan Costa (director and programmer), Richard Novak (pixel artist), Denis Espanhol (game designer) and Gabriel Raposo (game designer). Although Shard Squad is their first own game, the studio is known for having part of its team working on the game Bagdex, among other projects.

About Nuntius Games

Nuntius Games is a Brazilian publisher founded by industry veterans and large content creators with millions of followers. Its goal is to raise Brazilian games to a new level of visibility and impact in the global market. Among its partners are Jonathan Silva (CEO of Statera Studio), Isaias Leal, Velberan, Segredos dos Games, Narrativando and Coelho no Japão.