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Runic Rampage - Action RPGVSShape of Dreams

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
37Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now
VS
Shape of Dreams

Shape of Dreams

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-67% $8.24
Buy Now

Winner

Shape of Dreams wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Runic Rampage - Action RPG
3 of 14 metrics
Shape of Dreams
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 Wins
$8.24 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.39 Wins
$8.12 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-67% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.8% positive -
89.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
205 -
14.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
178 -
13.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
27 Wins
1.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
903 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
14.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2017 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRunic Rampage - Action RPG

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeShape of Dreams

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Runic Rampage - Action RPG
Shape of Dreams

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now
Shape of Dreams

Shape of Dreams

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $8.24Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +203% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +203% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +203% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

87% positive (205 reviews) — very positive reception
205 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Shape of Dreams

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (14,820 reviews) — very positive reception
14,820 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.24 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.12)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-26% player decline
752 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,820 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRunic Rampage - Action RPGShape of Dreams
Release Date
May 17, 2017
September 10, 2025
Developers
Electrocosmos
Lizard Smoothie
Publishers
Electrocosmos
NEOWIZ
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
83

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

No PC requirements data available

Shape of Dreams

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 (2048 MB) / Radeon R9 Fury (4096 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Runic Rampage - Action RPG or Shape of Dreams?

Shape of Dreams won the comparison against Runic Rampage - Action RPG based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Runic Rampage - Action RPG worth buying over Shape of Dreams?

Based on the metrics, Shape of Dreams won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Shape of Dreams currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC

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