Choose Fleeting Iris
Choose Fleeting Iris if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. Fleeting Iris launched in 2021.
Fleeting Iris vs The Curse of Kubel
Fleeting Iris and The Curse of Kubel both land in Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, RPG on Steam. The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Fleeting Iris (2021). Fleeting Iris scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than The Curse of Kubel (64.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Curse of Kubel
Choose The Curse of Kubel if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Curse of Kubel launched in 2020.
Both Fleeting Iris and The Curse of Kubel sit in Indie and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Fleeting Iris |  The Curse of Kubel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (53 reviews) | 64.5% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heaven Studios | Yasagure Kitsuenjyo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Fleeting Iris (2021).
- Fleeting Iris scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than The Curse of Kubel (64.5% positive).
- The Curse of Kubel is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Fleeting Iris (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Fleeting Iris vs The Curse of Kubel — FAQ
- Should I play Fleeting Iris or The Curse of Kubel first?
- If you want chronology, The Curse of Kubel (2020) came out before Fleeting Iris (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Fleeting Iris and The Curse of Kubel similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.