Rank 01Why this
Shares deck building with Iris and the Giant.
- $4.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Iris and the Giant
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Iris and the Giant also play
The closest matches to Iris and the Giant: Monster Slayers, Deep Sky Derelicts, Roguebook, Black Book, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Iris and the Giant.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Black Book
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Iris and the Giant.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Iris and the Giant
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Deep Sky Derelicts
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Iris and the Giant.
- 72% of 1,130 reviews
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- 9Monster Train
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Iris and the Giant.
- 97% of 12,182 reviews
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- 18Hand of Fate
Shares deck building and resource management with Iris and the Giant.
- 88% of 3,265 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Louis Rigaud
- Price: $17.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 233 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Each card is a one time use resource
- Grid combat with strategic obstacle placement
- Metaphorical exploration of depression and isolation
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Melancholic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Iris and the Giant at current Steam store prices.
Hand of Fate
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Iris and the Giant.
Pairs & Perils
Why this: Shares deck building with Iris and the Giant.
Villages & Dungeons
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Iris and the Giant.
Crown Trick
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Iris and the Giant.
Solitairica
Why this: Shares resource management with Iris and the Giant.
Lost In Fantaland
Why this: Shares grid based combat and deck building with Iris and the Giant.
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Iris and the Giant.
Aces & Adventures
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Iris and the Giant.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Iris and the Giant, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Iris and the Giant.
Morimens
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Iris and the Giant.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Iris and the Giant.
Cards & Tankards
Why this: Shares deck building with Iris and the Giant.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Iris and the Giant.
Prismata
Why this: Shares resource management with Iris and the Giant.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Iris and the Giant.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares deck building with Iris and the Giant.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Iris and the Giant.
About Iris and the Giant
The closest matches to Iris and the Giant: Monster Slayers, Deep Sky Derelicts, Roguebook, Black Book, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Iris and the Giant is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Slayers, Deep Sky Derelicts and Roguebook — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and melancholic, and single out its deck building and grid based combat. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Iris and the Giant: 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?
Is Iris and the Giant worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 233 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $17.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Each card is a one time use resource
- Grid combat with strategic obstacle placement
- Metaphorical exploration of depression and isolation
- Non lethal victory conditions add flexibility
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game is alright but the GNU/Linux native version is a hacky Wine embedded version. I feel disrespected.”
People who play it also play: Monster Slayers, Deep Sky Derelicts, Roguebook
Frequently asked about Iris and the Giant
Can I run it?
Is Iris and the Giant verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Iris and the Giant is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Iris and the Giant cost?
Iris and the Giant is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Iris and the Giant?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Iris and the Giant are Monster Slayers, Deep Sky Derelicts, Roguebook.
Who developed Iris and the Giant?
Iris and the Giant was developed by Louis Rigaud and published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited, Mugen Creations.