Choose What the Fog
Choose What the Fog if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. What the Fog launched in 2024.
What the Fog vs IRIDESCENT
What the Fog and IRIDESCENT both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2024. What the Fog is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than IRIDESCENT (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 IRIDESCENT
Choose IRIDESCENT if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. IRIDESCENT launched in 2024.
Both What the Fog and IRIDESCENT sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 What the Fog |  IRIDESCENT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (158 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Behaviour Interactive Inc. | Cup of Crow |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- What the Fog is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than IRIDESCENT (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- What the Fog is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; IRIDESCENT has no Deck rating yet.
What the Fog vs IRIDESCENT — FAQ
- Are What the Fog and IRIDESCENT similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both What the Fog and IRIDESCENT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: What the Fog ships Online Co-op, Co-op; IRIDESCENT ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does What the Fog run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — What the Fog is rated Deck Playable by Valve. IRIDESCENT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.