Games Like Shape of Dreams

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Roguelite 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid co-op combat and unique character builds similar to Shape of Dreams.

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Roguelite 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down co-op roguelite that captures the chaotic dungeon-crawling feel of the seed game.

Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, PvE 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, action-oriented combat and co-op mechanics that align perfectly with the intensity of Shape of Dreams.

Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Magic 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, magic-based combat and co-op dungeon exploration that feels very similar to the seed game's MOBA-like action.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Co-op 11.5%, PvE 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, top-down hack-and-slash roguelite that excels in cooperative PvE combat and dungeon traversal.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Hack and Slash 24%, Roguelite 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action RPG 5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for top-down action-roguelikes, offering unparalleled combat fluidity and satisfying build variety.

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Co-op 17.7%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Magic 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, bullet-hell co-op experience that mirrors the projectile-filled battles of the seed game.

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

Why similar: Co-op 27%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Magic 10.5%, PvE 9.1%, Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on boss-heavy, bullet-hell co-op combat that requires the same level of coordination and dodging as Shape of Dreams.

Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Magic 11.1%, Co-op 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-roguelike that emphasizes magic-based combat and dynamic build-crafting in a top-down perspective.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Roguelite 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, top-down roguelite that features excellent co-op synergy and diverse character abilities.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Roguelite 23.5%, Fantasy 6.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers precise, stamina-based top-down combat that rewards the same dodge-heavy playstyle found in Shape of Dreams.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Co-op 22.1%, Roguelite 18.6%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Online Co-Op 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-stakes, co-op roguelite experience with intense combat and scaling difficulty that matches the seed game's energy.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Co-op 18.2%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Stylized 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, co-op shooter-roguelite that prioritizes movement and high-octane action.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Co-op 15%, Online Co-Op 8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down dungeon-crawler that features deep co-op progression and roguelite mechanics.

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Co-op 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelite 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op action-roguelike that focuses on fast-paced combat and character-specific abilities.

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Co-op 18%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, PvE 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op action-roguelike that focuses on defending objectives against waves of enemies.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action RPG 15.2%, Top-Down 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that focuses on overwhelming enemies with powerful, screen-clearing builds.

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up roguelite that emphasizes cooperative play and fast-paced, hack-and-slash combat.

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.1%, Hack and Slash 37.5%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelike that features incredibly fluid combat animations and deep character customization.

Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, Roguelite 11%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter style action-roguelike that emphasizes fast, combo-heavy combat in a co-op setting.

Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 11.5%, Colorful 9%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelike that blends shooting and melee combat in a sci-fi setting.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Roguelite 23.5%, Online Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 20.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Action Roguelike 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly popular co-op shooter-roguelite that excels in build-crafting and team synergy.

"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Roguelite 16%, Co-op 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling, top-down hybrid roguelite that offers satisfying co-op dungeon crawling.

Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 19.7%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Top-Down 12.5%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer action-roguelike that features pixel-art graphics and deep inventory-based build management.

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Why similar: Action RPG 16.9%, Co-op 16.3%, Magic 16%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused, top-down magic brawler that captures the chaotic, projectile-heavy combat of the seed game.

Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, PvE 16%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused, action-heavy roguelite that emphasizes survival and fast-paced combat.

Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 12.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action RPG 9.7%, Online Co-Op 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense elements with action-roguelite combat for a unique co-op experience.

Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action RPG 9.3%, Magic 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that emphasizes team-based combat and overwhelming enemy encounters.

Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Co-op 10.8%, Roguelite 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash roguelite that features co-op dungeon crawling and classic action-RPG elements.

A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 11.8%, Roguelite 11.2%

Join the rebellion against the evil corporation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelite 12.2%, Online Co-Op 12%, Top-Down 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, multiplayer-focused roguelite that emphasizes loot-driven progression and combat.

LORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get absolutely chadded as you evolve from goblin tickler to god slapper.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 15.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, PvE 10.2%

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.4%, Co-op 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Fantasy 9.9%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Roguelite 23.1%, Colorful 7.5%, RPG 7.3%

Master chaotic physics-based combat inspired by Zelda and Devil May Cry. Explore islands and dungeons, smash monsters, loot and craft powerful gear, and grow your home in the sky. Play solo or online co-op with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Action RPG 14.6%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Co-op 12.4%

Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Roguelite 10.4%

Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key - their way is full of obstacles!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17%, Co-op 16%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, PvE 8.9%

Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Roguelite 12.2%, Co-op 11.1%

Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Online Co-Op 10.4%

Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

Why similar: Co-op 17.2%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Roguelite 15%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, PvE 13%

Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, PvE 12.4%, Co-op 11%

Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Co-op 11.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action RPG 9.5%

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Online Co-Op 18.9%, Action RPG 16.9%, Combat 10.2%, Stylized 7.8%

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Top-Down 9.1%

An online co-op survivor-like auto-shooter set in the world of Stolen Realm. Battle relentless hordes of enemies, discover powerful artifacts, modify unique skills, and build unstoppable combos to survive. Play solo or with friends and unleash the full power of the Realm.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Co-op 10.4%, Online Co-Op 10.1%

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 16.9%, Co-op 14.8%, Magic 14%

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Magic 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Co-op 10.9%

Yee-haw, Cowboys! Team up in this chaotic 1-4 player co-op shooter. Journey to the Far Far West to blast monsters, sling spells, complete missions, and collect bounties. Work as a team to get in, get paid and get out (mostly) alive.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.7%, Co-op 21.2%, PvE 19.1%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Magic 10.4%

Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?

Why similar: Co-op 24.3%, Roguelite 18.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.3%

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Online Co-Op 19.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 7%

Endless Alice is a third-person action-adventure game combining Roguelite elements, anime aesthetics, and endless possibilities. Choose characters with unique combat styles and embark on adventures! Play solo or with friends in cooperative challenges for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, PvE 13.7%

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Online Co-Op 22.1%, PvE 17.8%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Co-op 11%

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

Why similar: Roguelite 23.1%, PvE 20.8%, Magic 18.7%, Fantasy 10.8%, Colorful 9.8%

Choose your hero, form your group and battle through dungeons together in a Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure. Progress through Leagues, endlessly scaling Dungeons and chase new rewards with every fresh season. With a growing roster of Heroes and content there’s always something new in FELLOWSHIP

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Online Co-Op 19.8%, PvE 16.9%, Co-op 9%, RPG 7.4%

Unleash mighty Champions in this thrilling co-op bullet heaven. Shift into battle, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the Dominion's path of conquest. Rev through high octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, PvE 9.6%

Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Co-op 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Roguelite 17.6%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, RPG 7.5%

Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love?

Why similar: Online Co-Op 31.7%, PvE 22.2%, Co-op 20.4%, Colorful 10%, Action 9.2%

Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelite 14.2%, Top-Down 9.3%