Games like Iris and the Giant

A roguelike deckbuilder with RPG elements where players battle monsters in tactical card combat to explore a melancholic story. Build your deck and character through each run to face Iris's inner demons.

88% positive from 1,314 · 2020 · 5% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.79 (2024-09-12)

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Six games like Iris and the Giant

Indies' Lies

76% positive from 789 reviews202334% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike deckbuilder with procedural generation and character team building. Features card modification and a dark fantasy steampunk setting.

What players likedPlayers praise this roguelite card game for its beginner-friendly party system, reminiscent of Slay the Spire, offering plenty to chase.

The catchRough English translation leaves card effects unclear until you play them.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

82% positive from 3,415 reviews202425% finish itDeck Verified

This is a deckbuilding roguelike with a blackjack twist. Players adapt to unique rules, build decks with varied cards, and challenge gamblers in a tavern.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Balatro, Magic: The Gathering, and Hearthstone, praising its strategic depth and satisfying deck-building.

The catchOutcomes hinge on luck rather than deckbuilding, leaving runs feeling low on real choice.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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SpellRogue

87% positive from 1,614 reviews2025Deck Verified

SpellRogue is a turn-based deckbuilding roguelike focused on dice manipulation. Players strategically alter dice rolls to cast spells and overcome challenging enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise this Slay the Spire-like for its unique dice mechanics and satisfying combo-building.

The catchRuns are decided by luck, since spells rarely synergise and enemies counter your build.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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Hadean Tactics

89% positive from 1,902 reviews20239% finish itDeck Verified

Roguelike deckbuilder with autobattler elements. Influence units' actions with cards in semi-real-time combat.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique roguelite deckbuilder/autobattler mashup, often compared to Slay the Spire and Monster Train, for its engaging combat and fantastic variety.

The catchThe autobattler takes control away, so despite the name it never feels tactical.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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Tower Tactics: Liberation

88% positive from 1,242 reviews202373% finish itDeck Playable

This is a deck-building roguelike tower defense game where players deploy towers and cast spells. It features procedural generation and a core loop of building decks and acquiring relics to overcome challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive variety and depth, like a deck-building game with endless unlockable content.

The catchProgression is a slow grind that makes you replay the same decks and maps repeatedly.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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Deathless. The Hero Quest

88% positive from 1,030 reviews2024Deck Verified

Roguelike deckbuilder with unique hero abilities. Explore branching paths, build card combos, and defeat bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging deckbuilder, similar to Slay the Spire, for its beautiful visuals, Slavic mythology, and unique characters.

The catchCard rewards are mostly sidegrades, so runs rarely build an exciting deck or combo.

Both are tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding and Card Battler.

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More about Iris and the Giant

What players liked

No comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided review.

The catch

Game-breaking bugs and softlocks routinely end runs, with no fixes from the developers.

Reviews: 88% positive from 1,314
Released: 2020
Finish it: 5% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.79 (2024-09-12)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,314 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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