# Games like Shape Shifter: Formations

> The closest matches to Shape Shifter: Formations: Nova Drift, Temtem: Swarm, NIMRODS, Nuclear Throne, and Neon Chrome. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Nova Drift](https://imho.run/games/858210/nova-drift) — Shares meta progression with Shape Shifter: Formations. 9,004 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858210/)
2. [Temtem: Swarm](https://imho.run/games/2510960/temtem-swarm) — Shares build crafting and meta progression with Shape Shifter: Formations. 1,147 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2510960/)
3. [NIMRODS](https://imho.run/games/2086430/nimrods) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 1,241 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/)
4. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
5. [Neon Chrome](https://imho.run/games/428750/neon-chrome) — Shares co op with Shape Shifter: Formations. 408 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428750/)
6. [Neon Sundown](https://imho.run/games/1721870/neon-sundown) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 315 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721870/)
7. [Go Mecha Ball](https://imho.run/games/2008510/go-mecha-ball) — Shares form switching and build crafting with Shape Shifter: Formations. 280 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008510/)
8. [Apocalypse Party](https://imho.run/games/2351560/apocalypse-party) — A frequent pick in Shape Shifter: Formations players' libraries, and another Action. 700 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351560/)
9. [Reality Break](https://imho.run/games/1473060/reality-break) — A frequent pick in Shape Shifter: Formations players' libraries, and another RPG. 387 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1473060/)
10. [Destropolis](https://imho.run/games/1316800/destropolis) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1316800/)
11. [Time Wasters](https://imho.run/games/1290330/time-wasters) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 1,411 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290330/)
12. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
13. [Geometry Arena](https://imho.run/games/1255650/geometry-arena) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 395 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255650/)
14. [Champion Shift](https://imho.run/games/2391900/champion-shift) — Shares meta progression with Shape Shifter: Formations. 141 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2391900/)
15. [Voidigo](https://imho.run/games/1304680/voidigo) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 2,658 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304680/)
16. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
17. [Army of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1918040/army-of-ruin) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 1,338 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1918040/)
18. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
19. [Spell Disk](https://imho.run/games/2292060/spell-disk) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 473 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292060/)
20. [Demon Hunt](https://imho.run/games/3039910/demon-hunt) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 329 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3039910/)
21. [Genome Guardian](https://imho.run/games/2891310/genome-guardian) — Shares meta progression with Shape Shifter: Formations. 639 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2891310/)
22. [Steredenn: Binary Stars](https://imho.run/games/347160/steredenn-binary-stars) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 389 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347160/)
23. [ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1485590/endless-dungeon-definitive-edition) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 2,121 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1485590/)
24. [MOTHERGUNSHIP](https://imho.run/games/574090/mothergunship) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Shape Shifter: Formations. 858 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/574090/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2202590&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2202590&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2202590&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2202590
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2202590
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Shape Shifter: Formations

Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2202590
- **Developer:** Castec Studios
- **Publisher:** Castec Studios
- **Genres:** Action, RPG, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** May 27, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2202590/shape-shifter-formations)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2202590&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202590/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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