Iris and the Giant is an RPG game that brings together elements of roguelike experiences and CCG gameplay to trace a young girl’s battles with her innermost fears.

With graphics not unlike Monument Valley and Chants of Sennaar, the game gives features a haunting soundtrack and watercolor aesthetics. This helps give players insight into Iris’ mind as she makes her way through dungeons and carves together memories of dysfunctional relationships, bullying, and sad life events.

Who can play it?

This single-player video game is compatible with the Steam Deck, PS, and Nintendo Switch, as well as Android devices, macOS, Linux, and Windows PCs. With a PEGI 7 rating and skill rating of 12+, the game is suitable for both children and adults.

What’s it like?

This RPG and CCG game comes with a melancholic story that revolves around a girl who runs through 3 dungeons, each with several floors, trying to battle her inner fears (i.e., cats, demons, cyclops, and skeletons). She uncovers fragments of memories, finds imaginary friends with special abilities, collects cards and stars, and opens portals to complete extra tasks and puzzles.

What’s special about it?

This RPG with roguelike elements supports 8 languages and features a turn-based combat mechanism. As she runs through dungeons, enemy troops wait at every staircase landing, placed on 6 to 12 tiles. Iris strategically dodges and defeats enemy troops by using the playing cards in her deck, representing swords, bows, axes, bombs, lightning, and even card theft.

Strategic and stirring roguelike RPG

This single-player RPG game is a whirlwind of combat, wistfulness, and wittiness. Players will appreciate the need for flexibility and thinking on one’s feet as they try to bring Iris closure.