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Shape Shifter: Formations vs Overrun Survivors

Shape Shifter: Formations and Overrun Survivors both land in Action, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, RPG on Steam. Overrun Survivors (2023) is 2 years older than Shape Shifter: Formations (2025). Shape Shifter: Formations scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Overrun Survivors (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Shape Shifter: Formations

Choose Shape Shifter: Formations if you want a Free To Play game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Shape Shifter: Formations launched in 2025.

Choose Overrun Survivors

Choose Overrun Survivors if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Overrun Survivors launched in 2023.

Both Shape Shifter: Formations and Overrun Survivors sit in Action and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Shape Shifter: Formations vs Overrun Survivors — Steam metadata comparison
Shape Shifter: Formations — Steam game coverShape Shifter: FormationsOverrun Survivors — Steam game coverOverrun Survivors
Released20252023
GenresAction, RPG, Free To PlayAction, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.4% positive (220 reviews)80% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCastec StudiosMidquest Games

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Shape Shifter: Formations vs Overrun Survivors — FAQ

Should I play Shape Shifter: Formations or Overrun Survivors first?
If you want chronology, Overrun Survivors (2023) came out before Shape Shifter: Formations (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Shape Shifter: Formations and Overrun Survivors similar?
They overlap on Action, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Overrun Survivors have multiplayer like Shape Shifter: Formations?
No. Shape Shifter: Formations supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Overrun Survivors is listed as single-player only.
Do Shape Shifter: Formations and Overrun Survivors both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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