Choose Shape of Dreams
Choose Shape of Dreams if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 5,917 Steam reviews back the pick.
Shape of Dreams vs Double Knight
Shape of Dreams and Double Knight both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Shape of Dreams (2025) is 1 year older than Double Knight (2026). Shape of Dreams has co-op; Double Knight does not. 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 Double Knight
Choose Double Knight if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Double Knight launched in 2026.
Both Shape of Dreams and Double Knight sit in Action and Indie 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 of Dreams |  Double Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (5,917 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lizard Smoothie | Stickerbush Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shape of Dreams (2025) is 1 year older than Double Knight (2026).
- Shape of Dreams has co-op; Double Knight does not.
- Shape of Dreams is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Double Knight has no Deck rating yet.
Shape of Dreams vs Double Knight — FAQ
- Should I play Shape of Dreams or Double Knight first?
- If you want chronology, Shape of Dreams (2025) came out before Double Knight (2026). 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 of Dreams and Double Knight similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Double Knight have multiplayer like Shape of Dreams?
- No. Shape of Dreams supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Double Knight is listed as single-player only.
- Does Shape of Dreams run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shape of Dreams is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Double Knight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.