Choose Veritus
Choose Veritus if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Veritus launched in 2024.
Veritus vs Iridescent
Veritus and Iridescent both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Veritus (2024) is 2 years older than Iridescent (2026). Iridescent scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Veritus (82.2% 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 Iridescent
Choose Iridescent if you want an Action and Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives. Iridescent launched in 2026.
Both Veritus and Iridescent sit in 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
 Veritus |  Iridescent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.2% positive (107 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Colorgrave | DraymaDev |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Veritus (2024) is 2 years older than Iridescent (2026).
- Iridescent scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Veritus (82.2% positive).
- Veritus is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Iridescent (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Veritus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Iridescent has no Deck rating yet.
Veritus vs Iridescent — FAQ
- Should I play Veritus or Iridescent first?
- If you want chronology, Veritus (2024) came out before Iridescent (2026). 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 Veritus and Iridescent similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Veritus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Veritus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Iridescent doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.