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Shape Shifter: Formations vs BOXHEAD:Immortal

Shape Shifter: Formations and BOXHEAD:Immortal 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. BOXHEAD:Immortal (2024) is 1 year older than Shape Shifter: Formations (2025). Shape Shifter: Formations scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than BOXHEAD:Immortal (68.3% 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 experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shape Shifter: Formations launched in 2025.

Choose BOXHEAD:Immortal

Choose BOXHEAD:Immortal if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with Online Co-op and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. BOXHEAD:Immortal launched in 2024.

Both Shape Shifter: Formations and BOXHEAD:Immortal sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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.

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Shape Shifter: Formations vs BOXHEAD:Immortal — Steam metadata comparison
Shape Shifter: Formations — Steam game coverShape Shifter: FormationsBOXHEAD:Immortal — Steam game coverBOXHEAD:Immortal
Released20252024
GenresAction, RPG, Free To PlayAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.4% positive (220 reviews)68.3% positive (41 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersCastec StudiosFire Source Studio, Sean Cooper

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Shape Shifter: Formations vs BOXHEAD:Immortal — FAQ

Should I play Shape Shifter: Formations or BOXHEAD:Immortal first?
If you want chronology, BOXHEAD:Immortal (2024) 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 BOXHEAD:Immortal 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.
Do both Shape Shifter: Formations and BOXHEAD:Immortal have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shape Shifter: Formations ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; BOXHEAD:Immortal ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Does Shape Shifter: Formations run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Shape Shifter: Formations is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BOXHEAD:Immortal doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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