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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shape of Dreams down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Hammerwatch, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Diablo III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shape of Dreams.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Shape of Dreams is Hammerwatch — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Diablo III follow close behind.

#1Hammerwatch71 #2The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing71 #3Diablo III69 #4Hyper Light Drifter69 #5Dungeon Defenders66

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The best games like Shape of Dreams on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1HammerwatchClosest overall match

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Hammerwatch

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KRAWG👍 58%· 170MC72IGDB70· 1OC72· 16

Year 2013Dev BlitWorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and online features, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Hammerwatch is a fast-paced hack and slash adventure game. It can be played alone or with friends, up to three people. Ancient and mysterious Castle Hammerwatch, where a group of characters fight their way from floor to floor, to the very top of the castle.

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

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

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode64Visuals45Progression38

#2The Incredible Adventures of Van HelsingClosest on game mode

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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

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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

#4Hyper 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

#5Dungeon Defenders

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Dungeon Defenders

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloTacticalFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KRAWG👍 51%· 284MC81IGDB78· 4

Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

A tower defence and action RPG hybrid: build the maze between waves, then fight in it yourself with a levelling hero, designed for four-player co-op and long loot grinds. The first game is still the one people return to. The complaint from long-time players is what happened after — a steady stream of paid DLC of visibly lower quality than the original release.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: setting.

It predates Shape of Dreams by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode62Combat61Progression60Visuals51Setting43

#6Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 6.8KIGDB86· 7OC80· 92

Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

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

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode83Visuals70Progression38

#7Torchlight II

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Torchlight II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60

Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Torchlight II is the second installment in the series, and while it continues the story of its predecessor, it also allows new players to jump right into the action-packed roguelike RPG world.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat.

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

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode86Progression61Combat0

#8Minecraft 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

#9Diablo II: Resurrected

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Diablo II: Resurrected

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometric

IGDB81· 11OC80· 114

Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

A faithful rebuild rather than a reinvention: the original's systems are untouched underneath, including the harsh ones — no shared stash across seasons at launch, respecs are limited, and skill points are permanent. That rigidity is the appeal for some and the barrier for others. Expect to consult a build guide before spending anything.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting61Tone0

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Victor Vran

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 6.4KIGDB72· 6OC75· 38

Year 2015Dev Haemimont Games · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, historical setting and offline, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

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

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode86Setting60Progression36Combat0

#11The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II is an action-RPG game, a second installment in the series set in a fictional universe.

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

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

It predates Shape of Dreams by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting73Progression39Combat0

#12Guardians of Middle-earth

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Guardians of Middle-earth

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 24%· 1.4KRAWG👍 14%· 87MC56IGDB73· 8

Year 2012Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MOBA team gameplay

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, melee combat and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

If DotA was set in John R. R. Tolkien's fantasy universe, it would have been Guardians of Middle-Earth. This multiplayer-oriented game unites players in teams of up to five to battle against each other on an arena, or to fight an AI-controlled team of the same size.

Where it drifts furthest from Shape of Dreams: combat.

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

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

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode57Combat0

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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

#14Baldur's Gate: Dark AllianceClosest on progression

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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

#15Baldur's Gate 3Closest on combat

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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

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