Shape of Dreams
- 4players
- 30–90 min
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch 2
A top-down action roguelite where each run is a storm of enemy projectiles to dodge while you build up a hero's skills and gear.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2.
- Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. Console versions launched in September 2026 with cross-play across all platforms.
- Each player online needs their own copy.
How it plays
Up to four players share a run online, each with their own character and skill build.
Fights get crowded with bullets, so the fun is in combining abilities and keeping each other alive.
There is no same-screen modeEveryone needs their own copy and device.
Is it good
89%
Very positive on Steam
- 83Top criticsOpenCritic · Sep 2026 (OpenCritic top critic average, 10 reviews, as of Sep 2026; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 90%RecommendOpenCritic · Sep 2026 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 10 reviews, as of Sep 2026; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
1.3k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. Console versions launched in September 2026 with cross-play across all platforms. No split-screen.
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Quick facts
- Developer
- Lizard Smoothie
- Publisher
- NEOWIZ
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Released
- Sep 10, 2025 on PC
- Sep 17, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
- Languages
- Text in 13 languages
In these lists
Answers
- Does Shape of Dreams have couch co-op?
- No. Shape of Dreams has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play Shape of Dreams together?
- Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2.
- Is Shape of Dreams crossplay?
- Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. Console versions launched in September 2026 with cross-play across all platforms.
- One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
- Do you need two copies of Shape of Dreams?
- Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
- Can you play the Shape of Dreams story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
- What platforms is Shape of Dreams on?
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does Shape of Dreams work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Shape of Dreams free?
- No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
- Is Shape of Dreams on Game Pass?
- Yes: included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
- One of 150 PC Game Pass multiplayer games
