# Devil Shard

> Retro match-3 RPG with strategic combat, ally summoning, and equipment collection. (iPhone/iPad app by GUAN LING WU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GUAN LING WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 203 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685/reviews.md

## What is Devil Shard?

Pocketgamer.uk 8/10 - "A brilliant and seamless combination of match-three, RPG, and turn-based combat that belies the simplicity of its excellent design"

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Devil Shard is a retro style match-3 RPG. You play as a hero who needs to stop a war caused by the emperor. During the journey you will discover more than the truth and face a great evil. 

Features 
- Combines RPG elements with match-3 rules puzzle game 
- Easily plan your combos by swapping adjacent tiles even if they don't create a match 3
- Unlock and summon 9 powerful incarnations to fight for you
- 37 different enemies hoping to end your journey 
- 32 equipment with different abilities to collect and upgrade
- 9 incarnations with unique abilities to unlock, upgrade and fight for you
- 8 stages to complete with stories to experience
- Unlock a hidden stage after finishing the story
- 36 achievements to conquer
- The hidden stage features: high scores, new loots, new bosses, a true ending, and 2 powerful incarnations

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Gameplay Movie 
http://youtu.be/ccXuEksHkC8

## Key features

- Match-3 puzzle with RPG elements
- Strategic tile swapping for combos
- Unlock and summon 9 incarnations
- Collect and upgrade 32 equipment
- Battle 37 different enemies
- Complete 8 story stages and a hidden stage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7500G | $4.99 | one-time |
| 17500G | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000G | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75000G | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Devil Shard?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful retro pixel art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging match-3 combat system
- 📱 Perfect for quick gaming sessions
- 🏆 Well-balanced difficulty curve (when not grinding)
- 🎯 Creative blend of RPG and puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Excellent developer reputation (Game Stew)
- 🎪 Rogue-like progression keeps gameplay fresh
- 💎 High replay value and long-term engagement

**Cons**

- ⚙️ Excessive grinding required for progression
- 💀 Harsh death penalty resets all character progress
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization
- 🎲 Heavy reliance on RNG and luck
- 😤 Unfair difficulty spikes in later dungeons
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 📊 Unbalanced enemy scaling vs player growth
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases with minimal impact
- 🎯 Lack of player agency in progression
- 🎪 Limited customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Item selection scroll problem on iPhone 6s Plus (items display in middle of screen)
- Unable to equip, melt, or forge items on certain devices
- In-app purchase functionality broken
- Character equipment not persisting correctly
- No undo option for melted items
- Difficulty balancing issues causing unfair difficulty spikes

**Most requested features**

- Swipeable match-3 controls (standard for genre)
- More customization options for character progression
- Persistent progress or checkpoints upon death
- Better equipment distribution and tile spawning
- Reduced grinding requirements
- More narrative depth and story elements
- Undo function for accidental item melting
- Improved menu systems and UI clarity
- Additional game modes or difficulty settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 203)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loved it years ago, spent 30 minutes looking for it to redownload

*2024-03-14, version 1.1.6*

Extremely fun, challenging, and engaging. It’s my favorite iOS game, at least until I check out what else the developers made. Bought the rpg bundle becausei love this game so much and I’m excited to check out what else they can make.

### 4/5 — Really Good

*2024-01-21*

Well made loads of fun

### 4/5 — Pretty fun and addictive

*2023-04-12*

An easy play idea, but very fun and not too expensive. Fun retro graphics!

### 5/5 — やり込めばやりこむほど

*2023-01-21*

楽しいのがわかる
最初はつまらんかったけどね

### 5/5 — Fun and challenging grind-athon

*2022-08-06, version 1.1.3*

Tip: buy the insurance. Even when the price increases, you can still purchase it if you have at least 1000.

### 5/5 — 매치3 방식의 게임

*2022-06-08*

간단하고 재밌습니다
2편 나왔으면 좋겠네요

### 5/5 — Огонь

*2022-05-11*

Огонь

### 5/5 — gg

*2022-01-05*

gg

### 5/5 — Adhesive

*2021-10-13, version 1.1.2*

This game is the game of games. It is adhesive to the fullest extent of the law. Ever a masterpiece, it’s honor is honored.

### 5/5 — Very Awesome Game

*2021-08-15, version 1.1.2*

I got this game 3 or 5 years ago when it first appeared and I played it many times since then. I cannot explain how, but the game is very esthetically appealing. It has great music and art. The gambling chance element is probably what is most fun about it. 

It is difficult to explain what about this is fun exactly since it is many elements together. But I think the music  plays a very important part in this. Besides that the rogue like part makes you want to continue playing even after you lose.

## Frequently asked questions about Devil Shard

### What kind of game is Devil Shard?

Devil Shard is a retro-style game that seamlessly combines match-three puzzle mechanics with RPG elements and turn-based combat. Players take on the role of a hero on a quest to stop a war and confront a great evil.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game features strategic tile swapping to plan combos, the ability to unlock and summon nine powerful incarnations to fight alongside you, and a collection of 32 different equipment items with unique abilities to upgrade. You will also face 37 distinct enemies across 8 story stages.

### Is Devil Shard free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include items or enhancements that can aid your progress.

### What platforms is Devil Shard available on?

Based on the provided information, Devil Shard is a mobile application. While specific platform details like iOS or Android are not explicitly stated, it is designed for mobile devices.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to stop a war caused by the emperor and face a great evil. Along the journey, players will uncover the truth, complete story stages, and aim to achieve a true ending, which is unlocked after finishing the main story and exploring the hidden stage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2026-06-27

- Add new game info

### 1.1.8 — 2025-12-16

- Minor bug fixed

### 1.1.7 — 2024-06-15

- Add new game info

### 1.1.6 — 2024-01-24

- Add new game info

### 1.1.5 — 2023-07-28

- Add new game info

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