Fit check
Is Iris and the Giant worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Card-game fans who want monster battles combined with RPG progression
- Roguelike players who enjoy building a deck over repeated attempts
- Players drawn to character-focused stories about confronting personal fears
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast-paced action rather than tactical card battles
- Those who prefer a fixed campaign without repeated attempts or progressive difficulty
- Players looking for a multiplayer game
Our take on Iris and the Giant
Repeated monster encounters form the structure of Iris’s imagined journey, with cards and points earned along the way contributing to later attempts.
What is Iris and the Giant?
Iris and the Giant combines collectible card battles with RPG and roguelike elements.
Playing as Iris, players face monsters in an imaginary world tied to her fears. Encounters can unlock cards and award points to strengthen her, while deck choices shape longer-term tactics. The game features 51 cards, with options to specialise Iris, her deck, and her playstyle. Attempts build on one another, allowing progress through further encounters. Memory fragments reveal more about Iris and the reasons behind her journey. The story follows a young woman confronting her inner demons, presented with minimalist artwork and a melancholic tone.
How Iris and the Giant plays
- 01Progress Across Attempts
- Encounters can reward cards and points that strengthen Iris for later attempts.
- 02Memory Fragments
- Pieces of Iris's past provide context for her journey through the imaginary world.
- 03Character Specialisation
- Choices about Iris, her deck, and her playstyle let players shape their approach.
Iris and the Giant compared to similar games
Shogun Showdown also combines roguelike progression and deck-building, but its combat centers on positioning and upgrading attack tiles. Iris and the Giant frames its card-based monster battles around Iris’s fears and fragments of her memories.
Iris and the Giant: platforms & release
Is Iris and the Giant worth it?
It is worth it if: card-game fans who want monster battles combined with RPG progression. Skip it if: players seeking fast-paced action rather than tactical card battles.
Where can I download Iris and the Giant?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Iris and the Giant's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Iris and the Giant on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
