Choose Dead Man´s Diary
Choose Dead Man´s Diary if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dead Man´s Diary launched in 2022.
Dead Man´s Diary vs Iridio
Dead Man´s Diary and Iridio both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Dead Man´s Diary (2022) is 3 years older than Iridio (2025). Iridio scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Dead Man´s Diary (31.6% 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 Iridio
Choose Iridio if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Iridio launched in 2025.
Both Dead Man´s Diary and Iridio sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Dead Man´s Diary |  Iridio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 31.6% positive (19 reviews) | 92% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TML-Studios | KR Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Dead Man´s Diary (2022) is 3 years older than Iridio (2025).
- Iridio scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Dead Man´s Diary (31.6% positive).
- Iridio is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dead Man´s Diary (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Dead Man´s Diary vs Iridio — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Man´s Diary or Iridio first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Man´s Diary (2022) came out before Iridio (2025). 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 Dead Man´s Diary and Iridio similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.