Choose Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Iris and the Giant
Deep Sky Derelicts and Iris and the Giant both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 2 years older than Iris and the Giant (2020). Iris and the Giant scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% 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 Iris and the Giant
Choose Iris and the Giant if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.6% positive across 233 reviews.
Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Iris and the Giant sit in Strategy, 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
 Deep Sky Derelicts |  Iris and the Giant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) | 87.6% positive (233 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowhound Games | Louis Rigaud |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 2 years older than Iris and the Giant (2020).
- Iris and the Giant scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Iris and the Giant (2.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Deep Sky Derelicts is Deck Playable, Iris and the Giant is Deck Verified.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Iris and the Giant — FAQ
- Which is better, Deep Sky Derelicts or Iris and the Giant?
- On Steam reviews Iris and the Giant scores higher (87.6% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Iris and the Giant is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deep Sky Derelicts or Iris and the Giant first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Iris and the Giant (2020). 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 Deep Sky Derelicts and Iris and the Giant similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.