FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What kind of game is Shardana?
A co-op survival horror in an open world. By day you explore, gather, build and live alongside the village; by night you survive whoever has been infected. From day four an investigation begins: work out who is infected, treat them and find where the sickness came from.
Can I play co-op? With how many friends?
Yes, online with up to six players, through Steam lobbies or a direct IP connection. Voice chat is built in. You can also play solo.
Is the demo free? What is in it?
Yes, the demo is free on Steam. It covers the first days on the main island: the shipwreck, a guide that teaches you to build a shelter, fishing, fire, village life, and it ends the morning after the first night of the sickness.
Which platforms is it on?
PC, on Steam: Windows and Linux, with SteamOS among the supported platforms. Up-to-date requirements are on the Steam page.
When does the full game come out? How much will it cost?
Release date and price have not been announced yet. The surest way to hear first is to add Shardana to your Steam wishlist: Steam will notify you at launch.
What language do the characters speak?
Sardinian, with subtitles. The interface and texts are in English and Italian.
Can I play with a controller?
Yes, the game supports mouse and keyboard and full gamepad control.
Is it a historical game? How much of it is real?
It is a work of fiction set in a mysterious interpretation of Nuragic Sardinia. The monument types (nuraghi, giants’ tombs, domus de janas, dolmens, sacred wells) and many traditions are drawn from real ones; the story, the characters and the infection are invented.
Who is making Shardana?
Alessandro Melia, an independent developer. The game is built in Godot 4.8.
Free on Steam
The demo is out now
The first days on the island: the wreck, your first shelter, fishing, fire, the village. It ends the morning after the first night of the sickness.
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