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Shape Shifter: Formations vs Eldritch Exterminators

Shape Shifter: Formations and Eldritch Exterminators 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. Eldritch Exterminators (2023) is 2 years older than Shape Shifter: Formations (2025). Shape Shifter: Formations scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Eldritch Exterminators (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 Eldritch Exterminators

Choose Eldritch Exterminators if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eldritch Exterminators launched in 2023.

Both Shape Shifter: Formations and Eldritch Exterminators 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 Eldritch Exterminators — Steam metadata comparison
Shape Shifter: Formations — Steam game coverShape Shifter: FormationsEldritch Exterminators — Steam game coverEldritch Exterminators
Released20252023
GenresAction, RPG, Free To PlayAction, 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 StudiosEphern Games

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Shape Shifter: Formations vs Eldritch Exterminators — FAQ

Should I play Shape Shifter: Formations or Eldritch Exterminators first?
If you want chronology, Eldritch Exterminators (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 Eldritch Exterminators 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 Eldritch Exterminators have multiplayer like Shape Shifter: Formations?
No. Shape Shifter: Formations supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Eldritch Exterminators is listed as single-player only.
Do Shape Shifter: Formations and Eldritch Exterminators 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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