# Iris and the Giant — Tactical Rogue Deckbuilding

> Tactical rogue deckbuilder with RPG elements and a compelling story. (iPhone/iPad app by Plug In Digital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-and-the-giant/id1489491274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-and-the-giant/id1489491274/reviews.md

## What is Iris and the Giant?

Iris and the Giant is a fusion of a collectible card game with RPG and roguelike elements. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Behind the game's unique minimalist art style players will explore a touching story of a young woman facing her inner demons and soothing the raging giant inside.

Build your deck: With every encounter, unlock new cards and earn points to boost Iris. Each attempt makes you stronger, and lets you go further!

Features :
Tactical battles: Face monsters in fights mixing CCG mechanics with RPG and roguelike elements
Deckbuilding: build a deck as you progress. Choose the best options for your long-term strategy out of a wide variety of cards
Deep customisation: The game is packed with 51 cards and choices in how to specialise your character, your deck, and your playstyle
A touching adventure: A lot of care was put into adding a compelling and emotive story to a genre traditionally light on narrative
A progressive difficulty curve: Makes the game accessible to all, but offers a challenge to even the most hardened of players

A poetic, melancholic story

Throughout the game, you can uncover fragments of Iris' memories, giving you new insight into the reasons behind your adventure in her mind.

## Key features

- Tactical CCG battles
- Progressive deckbuilding
- Deep character customization
- Emotive narrative adventure
- Progressive difficulty curve
- Unlock new cards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Path of the Ferryman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Challenge of Chronos | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-and-the-giant/id1489491274/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 有料アプリでバグしかないのに何年も改修アップデートがない

*2025-12-30*

タイトルままです。ゲーム自体は面白いですが、ゲームが続行できない(クラッシュして落ちる、出口の階段が消失しアプリを再起動しても再描画されない)バグが何年も改善されず放置されています。最低のカスのアプリなので買わないほうがいいです。

### 5/5 — Хороший карточный рогалик

*2024-11-09*

Прошел на 3-й раз на среднем уровне. А на кошмаре реально супер сложно:) Приятный интерфейс, реиграбельность. Для фанатов slay the spire точно рекомендую.

### 5/5 — Hidden gem

*2023-10-21*

Ich bin unendlich dankbar für jedes gute roguelike dass den Sprung ins kalte iOS Wasser wagt, diese Spiele sind so perfekt für touchscreens.

Thanks for taking the risk of an iOS port, I will 5 star and promote every developer of a great roguelike who does, and so should you

### 1/5 — Constant crashes

*2022-04-14, version 2.2*

Cannot finish floor 5.  Game crashes constantly.

### 2/5 — Nice game, but also a nice pile of bugs

*2021-07-16, version 2.1*

Great design and nice gameplay. Unfortunately there are a lot of bugs. Some as white screen for some amount of time, game freeze after some action or inside cinematic. I can’t finish last level.

### 4/5 — 名作

*2021-06-13*

デックビルド式ではあるが、コンボやシナジーをマシマシにしていくようなゲームではなく、リソース配分に気を遣いながら、カードを節約していくスタイル。プレイ感はソリティアのように軽いが、奥深い。

テレビゲームというより、ボードゲームのようなルールのシンプルさがエレガント。

追記:
バク等の不具合も加味したうえで、5点評価をつけていたが、DLC渡し守の道にてバグが頻発するようになり、クリア寸前で進行不能になる凶悪なバグも多数あったことから、4点に下げた。アップデートでバグがなくなればまた5点に戻したい。

### 1/5 — Crashes or glitches :(

*2021-06-11, version 2.1*

I want to enjoy this game but unfortunately it freezes and crashes often. I wasn’t able to contact customer support through their website either.

### 5/5 — Супер

*2021-06-06*

Очень крутая игра с классной рисовкой и добротным сюжетом. Всем рекомендую

### 3/5 — セールだったので購入

*2021-06-03*

かなり安く購入したのでなんともいえないけど、バグが多いのと数時間プレイして落ちる事が何度もあった。再挑戦時に延々と敵が攻撃してくるがライフが0から減らないまま行動できず、再挑戦なのに何も出来ず強制的に諦めざるを得なくなったり、繰り返しのプレイが求められるローグライクで、こういうバグや安定しない状態は好ましくない。
ゲーム自体は面白いし、魅力的、他の似た系統のカードローグと比べてもオリジナリティがあって面白い、歯応えもかなりある。繰り返しに意味を持たせる成長要素も充実している。
追加DLCもあり(有料)、結構ライトなゲームだと思っていたけど、本編だけでもそれなりにボリュームがある。

ただ内容がいいだけにバグをなんとかしてほしいという気持ちが強くなってしまう。

### 3/5 — Great buggy game

*2021-04-25*

It is quite simple, there's no shuffling your deck. But it pulls you in.

There are crashes though, got stuck on level 14 if I die the giant comes and crashes the game :p

## Frequently asked questions about Iris and the Giant

### What is Iris and the Giant?

Iris and the Giant is a tactical game that fuses collectible card game mechanics with RPG and roguelike elements. Players build decks, customize characters, and explore a narrative about facing inner demons.

### How does deckbuilding work in Iris and the Giant?

As you progress through encounters, you will unlock new cards to add to your deck. This allows for strategic choices to build a long-term strategy and customize your playstyle.

### Is Iris and the Giant suitable for all ages?

Iris and the Giant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The game explores themes of facing fears and inner demons in a metaphorical way.

### What platforms is Iris and the Giant available on?

Iris and the Giant is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It offers a tactical card-battling experience on iOS.

### How often is Iris and the Giant updated?

The latest version of Iris and the Giant is 2.2, which was last updated on January 27, 2022. Updates typically bring improvements and new content to the game.

### What is the story of Iris and the Giant?

The game follows Iris as she braves her fears in an imaginary world, facing her inner demons and a raging giant. Players uncover fragments of Iris' memories to understand her journey.

### Does Iris and the Giant have ads?

No, Iris and the Giant does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What is the price of Iris and the Giant?

Iris and the Giant is available for a one-time purchase of $5.99. This price grants full access to the game's content and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-01-27

- localization fix

### 2.1 — 2021-03-16

New Content :
- Challenge of Chronos: Beat the clock and finish the first world of the game in a limited time.
- Path of the Ferryman: A whole new world with new enemies, new bosses in 16 new levels to beat.

### 2.0.0 — 2020-11-24

- Bug Fix final cinematic
- Minor bugs fixes
- Improve loading time at start and during maps
- Occupy less RAM during playtime
- Major reduction of batterie consumption
- Reduce installation and dowload size

### 1.0.1 — 2020-11-04

- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-10-29

No release notes.

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