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Games like Fleeting Iris

If Fleeting Iris is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sylphy and the Sleepless Island, The Curse of Kubel and Explorers of the Abyss — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its multiple routes for replayability, atmospheric and emotional. 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.

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About Fleeting Iris: Ayame is a beautiful girl from Japan that is living a carefree life in search of happiness. One fateful day, she met Robert, a CIA agent who was in Japan during a mission. They become engaged and move to America together. However, not all is as simple as her previous life!

2021IndieAdventureSimulationRPGCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Heaven Studios
Fleeting Iris — Steam game cover
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First person perspective with rare third person shiftsHigh quality art and writingMultiple routes for replayabilityAtmosphericEmotionalMysterious

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Steam players who put hours into Fleeting Iris also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Sylphy and the Sleepless Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Top pick for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    One day, professional thief Sylphy learns of the mystical and valuable artifact of the Kingdom of Diezel, but the mission goes sideways and she ends up robbing the island of its night! She has one week to right her wrongs in this action-filled RPG!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Curse of Kubel

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    An earthquake swallows up the city of Kaldesta and splits it into two. Now many adventurers travel there in search of treasure. However, a curse suddenly appears and starts infecting the adventurers...

    2020IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Explorers of the Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Third-strongest match for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    After Princess Ovelia's father falls ill, it's now up to her to explore the labyrinth known as "the Abyss" and seek a way to restore order to the kingdom.

    2021IndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Fallen ~Makina and the City of Ruins~

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Fallen takes you on an adventure with Makina into the Ruins of Gardona. What fate awaits Makina and her friends on their travels as they descend further into the ruins? Find out in this JRPG classic!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Brave Alchemist Colette

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Ranked #5 for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    Colette has been living a happy life as an apprentice alchemist, but when a mysterious stranger pays her master Priscilla a visit, Priscilla sets out on a journey. With her master gone, it's up to Colette to inherit the workshop and help those in need while also embarking on adventures of her own!

    2020IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Seed of Evil

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Ranked #6 for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Seed of Evil is an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the Water City, Somonden. Follow Anna as she explores the upper and lower parts of the city to uncover the truth of the defilement plaguing its inhabitants. You won't soon forget this amazing story filled with mystery, drama, and intrigue.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Leanna's Slice of Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Ranked #7 for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    In a world where demons exist, Kain and Leanna live in a relatively peaceful village. The two eventually get married. However, due to the incessant demon attacks, Kain becomes careless and falls into a lot of debt. It'll be up to Leanna to help pay off Kain's debts in this Slice of Life RPG!

    2019IndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Country Girl Keiko

    WHY THIS

    Shares a mysterious mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Ranked #8 for Fleeting Iris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    Play as Keiko, a socially awkward woman living in a small country village. Explore the town and help her overcome her social anxiety, so she can thrive at her university.

    2020IndieRPG15.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Fleeting Iris

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Scars of Summer

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Fleeting Iris.

    Reviewers of Fleeting Iris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    A slice of life RPG. Due to family circumstances, Keita finds himself living with his childhood friend Ryoka for the summer. Explore a contemporary Japanese setting, and enjoy spending time with Ryoka.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Material Girl

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Fleeting Iris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Sakura parents used to give her only a little money for her living costs. Now they don’t give her money anymore, so Sakura has no choice but to find a part-time job. She has to work part-time to earn money and meanwhile goes to school.

    2017IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  3. President Yukino

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Fleeting Iris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    President Yukino is a Slice of Life RPG brought to you in Native English and Chinese by Kagura Games and Acerola. Follow Yukino on her quest to go to the same graduate school as her boyfriend. Find out what mischief and shenanigans await her as she tries to power through part-time jobs and exams!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Fleeting Iris at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fleeting Iris.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fleeting Iris.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Fleeting Iris on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Fleeting Iris.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Fleeting Iris.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Fleeting Iris.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fleeting Iris.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fleeting Iris.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fleeting Iris.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Fleeting Iris

Does Fleeting Iris run on Steam Deck?
Fleeting Iris is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Fleeting Iris cost?
Fleeting Iris is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Fleeting Iris?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fleeting Iris are Sylphy and the Sleepless Island, The Curse of Kubel, Explorers of the Abyss.
Who developed Fleeting Iris?
Fleeting Iris was developed by Heaven Studios and published by Kagura Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Fleeting Iris.

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