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Iris and the Giant vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Iris and the Giant's closest competitors: identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Iris and the Giant
This App
Slay the Spire
Nemesis
Void Tyrant
Contender
Meteorfall: Journeys
Contender
Dungeon Tales : RPG Card Game
Peer
Monster Train+
Peer
Dream Quest
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperPlug In DigitalHumble BundleArmor Games Studios IncSlothwerksOguz TecimerGood Shepherd EntertainmentPeter M Whalen
CategoryGamesGamesGamesCardGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.7 / 54.2 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 54.3 / 54.9 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count103,13010,1414641,078885325
PriceUSD5.99$9.99Free$3.99FreeFree$2.99
Release DateNov 3, 2020Jun 13, 2020Jun 28, 2019Jan 25, 2018Aug 19, 2019Sep 5, 2024May 15, 2014
Last UpdatedJan 27, 2022Aug 5, 2025Oct 31, 2023Sep 26, 2020Jun 8, 2022Oct 21, 2024Aug 20, 2017
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative----excellent-
Score35/100----85/100-
Praises
  • Unique gameplay mechanics and design choices provide a fresh experience for players
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  • Deeply addictive roguelike deckbuilding mechanics provide high replayability for strategy enthusiasts
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Complaints
  • Frequent game freezes and visual bugs prevent completion of the final level
  • In-app purchase failures and broken cloud save functionality disrupt the user experience
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  • Unreliable iCloud save synchronization causes progress loss when switching between multiple devices
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Requests
  • Reliable cloud save functionality to prevent loss of game progress
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  • Native controller support for external hardware to improve input precision during long sessions
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Minimalist art style supports an intimate narrative experience
  • Tactical CCG-RPG hybrid loop sustains replayability
  • Procedural relic system enables deep, emergent deck interactions
  • High-fidelity roguelike mechanics sustain long-term replayability
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  • Vertical lane defense mechanics differentiate from standard 2D roguelikes
  • Clan-based progression provides high replayability for core strategy enthusiasts
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Weaknesses
  • Frequent end-game freezes prevent completion
  • Broken cloud save functionality causes progress loss
  • Premium price point lacks stability of free-to-play competitors
  • $9.99 price point creates a high barrier to entry
  • Lack of online multiplayer limits social network effects
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  • Unreliable iCloud sync causes progress loss for multi-device users
  • Lack of native controller support limits input precision for long sessions
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Pricingpaidpaidfreemiumpaidfreemiumfreemium-
MomentumActiveMaintenanceZombieIntenseSteady--
Update Cadence4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~514d avg5 versions, ~397d avg5 versions3 versions5 versions--

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