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Iris and the Giant

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Iris and The Giant is a fusion of the CCG, RPG and roguelike genres. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Dive into a melancholic and gripping adventure, filled with cute monsters and buried memories. Ready to face your inner demons?

What works

  • Unique and engaging deckbuilding mechanics
  • Emotional and touching narrative
  • Beautiful minimalist art style
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Good value for price especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • Lack of detailed tutorials and explanations
  • Fixed level layouts reduce variety
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes and rng dependence

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

  • One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend

  • The Legend of Bum-Bo

  • Sproggiwood

  • Crown Trick

  • Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire

More expressive

Games that feels like Iris and the Giant but with more self-expression and customization

  • DOG WITCH

  • StarVaders

  • SULFUR

  • Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy

  • Lunavania

  • Relic Guardian - Tower Defense

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Iris and the Giant but with more leadership over others

  • Union of Gnomes

  • Nowhere Prophet

  • Prime of Flames

  • Floppy Knights

  • Wildfrost

  • Holo vs Robo

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Iris and the Giant but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Pirates Outlaws

  • Dicey Dungeons

  • 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)

  • 9 Kings

  • Shogun Showdown

  • Alina of the Arena

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Iris and the Giant: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Continuation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026