Shape of Dreams

Shape of Dreams is an action-packed roguelike with MOBA-inspired combat and a surreal dreamlike setting. Developed by indie studio Lizard Smoothie and published by Neowiz, the game mixes fast reflexes, endless build variety, and both solo and co-op gameplay. It’s not just another roguelite – it’s a playground where every run feels different, every battle feels tense, and every choice changes your fate.

Gameplay Overview

You view the action from an isometric perspective, exploring bizarre dreamscapes and fighting waves of enemies that keep getting tougher. Quick reactions matter, but so does how you shape your character. Before each run, you can tweak abilities using Memories and grab gems during combat to unlock new synergies. One fight feels manageable. The next? Total chaos. Lesson learned: always carry a backup plan.

Combat and Progression

The battle system borrows from MOBAs, letting you pull off flashy combos and synergize with team abilities. Each encounter rewards risk-taking and creativity. Progression is run-based – each new round unlocks abilities, artifacts, and upgrades that change your style of play. Want a tanky bruiser? Go for it. Prefer a glass-cannon spell slinger? That works too. No single build is the “best,” so improvisation becomes part of the fun.

Co-op or Solo – Your Choice

Shape of Dreams works both ways. Jump in solo if you like tight, skill-based gameplay. Or grab up to three friends for online co-op and experiment with wild combinations of skills. Sometimes it’s organized synergy, other times it’s just controlled chaos. Either way, teamwork makes the dream fight harder.

Key Features

• 8 unique Travelers with distinct playstyles
• 150+ Memories and Essences to customize builds
• 9 Lucid Dream modifiers to spice up difficulty
• 8 worlds with handcrafted bosses, enemies, and secrets
• Singleplayer or online co-op for up to four players
• Procedural runs for endless replay value

Story and Setting

The game takes place in The Rapids – a strange realm between dreams and reality. A rift between the two worlds has drawn countless adventurers inside, lured by the rumor that nothing is impossible at the end of the dream. It’s a simple setup, but it adds just enough mystery to make every run feel like part of a bigger story.

Similar Games

If you enjoyed titles like Hades, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, or Children of Morta, then Shape of Dreams should feel like home. It blends the procedural chaos of roguelikes with the strategic depth of MOBA combat. Need a challenge? You got it.

Why Try It

Because no run is the same. Because it’s tough but fair. And because shaping dreams into nightmares with friends sounds like the kind of Friday night worth remembering. Shape of Dreams releases on PC via Steam on September 11, 2025, with full English and Polish language support.