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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shape of Dreams down to the 17 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, Hyper Light Drifter and Magicka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shape of Dreams.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Shape of Dreams is The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Hyper Light Drifter and Magicka follow close behind.

#1The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing71 #2Hyper Light Drifter69 #3Magicka57 #4Legends of Eisenwald55 #5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II73

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shape of Dreams. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Incredible Adventures of Van HelsingClosest on genre

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone71Progression55Setting52

#2Hyper Light DrifterClosest on tone

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Hyper Light Drifter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat and setting.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression59Visuals39Setting38

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Magicka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2

Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode75Setting61Combat0

#4Legends of EisenwaldClosest on progression

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Legends of Eisenwald

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Knight's EditionThe Knight's Edition contains Legends of Eisenwald OST in MP3 and FLAC formats and artbook. The last two screenshots above in the carousel are from the arbtook. About the GameLegends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shape of Dreams.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Progression83Combat66Visuals48Game mode34

#5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance IIClosest overall match

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shape of Dreams.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode88Progression65Tone63Visuals48Combat47

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Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 15

Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and PvP competition, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

The most immediately readable action RPG of its generation: abilities are swappable at will, combat is fast and legible, and the seasonal loop is well tuned. That flexibility is also the criticism — builds are largely decided by set bonuses, so character identity comes from gear drops rather than from choices you make.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: tone.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87Setting61Progression51Tone36

#7Baldur's Gate: Dark AllianceClosest on setting

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat and visuals.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode91Progression63Tone49Visuals48

#8Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur's Gate 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163

Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain.

Genre100Visuals100Combat76Game mode67Setting67Progression63

#9Minecraft Dungeons

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Minecraft Dungeons

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals59Progression38Tone36

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Pyre

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 9.3KIGDB86· 18OC84· 82

Year 2017Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, melee combat and offline, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Shape of Dreams by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression74Combat69Visuals67Tone66

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Diablo IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

The latest isometric action RPG featuring dark gothic atmosphere and loot-driven gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression71Setting60Tone39

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WARTILE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shape of Dreams.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat74Visuals67Tone62Game mode35Setting33

#13Total War: Warhammer

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Total War: Warhammer

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66

Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shape of Dreams.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat69Setting64Tone36

#14Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: setting and game mode.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression74Combat68Tone60Game mode35

#15Final Fantasy X

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Final Fantasy X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: game mode.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat70Setting64Tone60Visuals54Game mode34

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