Average Playtime: 1 hour

Shardpunk: Verminfall

Add to
My games
18
Add to
Wishlist 5
Save to
Collection

Click to rate

Exceptional
1
2
Meh
1
Skip

About

"Shardpunk: Verminfall" is an upcoming indie tactical squad-based survival strategy game, based in a steampunk setting. Gameplay-wise, it is a mix of XCOM and Darkest Dungeon games, mixing all the best features from both. All of this is presented using great pixel art graphics.

The game is currently being developed as a side project.

Backstory: there has been an unexpected breakthrough during long and exhausting siege of The Empire's Capitol. Rat Swarm managed to breach the walls and flooded the city with vermin. Group of survived city dwellers are trying to escape - and possibly rescue some additional people, if necessary. They will need to scavenge the destroyed city for resources, fight off rat vermin and make their way through the Capitol - all of this to finally get safely out of the city.

Similar to new XCOM games, there will be a combat layer and a strategy layer.

Turn-based tactical combat (which is present in the tech demo) makes use of cover and flanking mechanics. Due to the characters having to cope with stress and having their own quirks there is a fair chance that something will go wrong during the playthrough. Additionally, characters need to scavenge for resources during combat in order to survive.

The strategy layer will allow the player to plan their next missions, handle upgrades etc. Characters will be navigating through the destroyed the Capitol in a prototype airship that requires repairs and maintenance. Character themselves need to be taken care of as well, as they require basic resources (e.g. food) to survive.

Features
  • Lead the group of Survivors in the search for sparse resources necessary to survive
  • Use cover and flanking mechanism to defeat the Rat Vermin in turn-based combat
  • Customize the appearance of your characters
  • Make your way through the remains of the Capitol and uncover its hidden secrets
  • Pay close attention to the sanity of your survivors, or face dire consequences.
  • Rescue more team members and don't allow existing ones perish
  • Upgrade your character's equipment and weapons
  • Experience a different run every time, thanks to the randomized nature of the game
Platforms
Developer
Clockwork Pile
,
Slawomir Bryk
Publisher
Retrovibe, Slawomir Bryk
Age rating
Not rated
Website
https://www.shardpunkgame.com/

System requirements for PC

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Read more...
Edit the game info
Last Modified: Sep 21, 2023

Where to buy

Steam
GOG
33.33%
It hurts, but it hurts them more
Kill an enemy with an overloaded shot.
66.67%
System override
Force open the bunker door.
66.67%
It’s scary around here
Acquire your first negative quirk.
0.00%
Pushing back
Counter a vermin activity.
0.00%
That’s a big thump
Kill at least six enemies with the “Ground Slam” skill.
view all achievements
26 items

Shardpunk: Verminfall reviews and comments

Great turn-based tactics game.  Sort of a streamlined XCOM with roguelite elements.
read more