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Iris.Fall

Iris.Fall

Released: 12/7/2018

Solve clever puzzles and uncover an intriguing story full of mystery and wonder. With “light and shadow” as a core concept, Iris.Fall takes players on a monochrome adventure unlike any other. STORY BACKGROUND: After awakening from a dream, Iris follows a black cat into a dilapidated theater, traveling back and forth through a strange labyrinth of light and shadow. As the story unfolds, Iris begins to realise that everything in this theater seems to have some kind of hidden connection to herself. KEY FEATURES • Unique monochrome art style The game’s visuals use a pure black-and-white cartoon style, relying on the transition between light and shadow to create a distinct experience, both exquisite and visually impactful. • Fusing gameplay and the “light & shadow” system The concept of “light and shadow” runs throughout the design of the game’s art, story, and puzzles. By switching between light and shadow, players can pass through the two realities, experiencing the unique interlacing of black and white, light and shadow, 2D and 3D. • Immersive story experience Become fully immersed in the plot through the stylized and suspenseful atmosphere of the setting and story. Progress in the game feels more like the player’s spiritual exploration.

Solve clever puzzles and uncover an intriguing story full of mystery and wonder. With “light and shadow” as a core concept, Iris.Fall takes players on a monochrome adventure unlike any other. STORY BACKGROUND: After awakening from a dream, Iris follows a black cat into a dilapidated theater, traveling back and forth through a strange labyrinth of light and shadow. As the story unfolds, Iris begins to realise that everything in this theater seems to have some kind of hidden connection to herself. KEY FEATURES • Unique monochrome art style The game’s visuals use a pure black-and-white cartoon style, relying on the transition between light and shadow to create a distinct experience, both exquisite and visually impactful. • Fusing gameplay and the “light & shadow” system The concept of “light and shadow” runs throughout the design of the game’s art, story, and puzzles. By switching between light and shadow, players can pass through the two realities, experiencing the unique interlacing of black and white, light and shadow, 2D and 3D. • Immersive story experience Become fully immersed in the plot through the stylized and suspenseful atmosphere of the setting and story. Progress in the game feels more like the player’s spiritual exploration.

Solve clever puzzles and uncover an intriguing story full of mystery and wonder. With “light and shadow” as a core concept, Iris.Fall takes players on a monochrome adventure unlike any other. STORY BACKGROUND: After awakening from a dream, Iris follows a black cat into a dilapidated theater, traveling back and forth through a strange labyrinth of light and shadow. As the story unfolds, Iris begins to realise that everything in this theater seems to have some kind of hidden connection to herself. KEY FEATURES • Unique monochrome art style The game’s visuals use a pure black-and-white cartoon style, relying on the transition between light and shadow to create a distinct experience, both exquisite and visually impactful. • Fusing gameplay and the “light & shadow” system The concept of “light and shadow” runs throughout the design of the game’s art, story, and puzzles. By switching between light and shadow, players can pass through the two realities, experiencing the unique interlacing of black and white, light and shadow, 2D and 3D. • Immersive story experience Become fully immersed in the plot through the stylized and suspenseful atmosphere of the setting and story. Progress in the game feels more like the player’s spiritual exploration.

Critics
73
Steam
88

Score Breakdown

73.1

Critic Average

21 reviews

88

Steam User Score

2,857 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-15.2
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-15.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

6 launch window (29%)15 late (71%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 21 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 73.1/100. Critics score this game 15.2 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 21)+
  1. Luke HemmingviaCubed3
    Mar 10, 2021·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 88.3/100 · -18.3 pts
  2. A.J. MaciejewskiviaVideo Chums
    Jan 30, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 88.3/100 · -8.3 pts
  3. Heidi HawesviaWayTooManyGames
    Jan 15, 2021·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 88.3/100 · -13.3 pts
  4. Kirk HinerviaPure Nintendo
    Jan 14, 2021·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 88.3/100 · -18.3 pts
  5. Daniel WaiteviaMovies Games and Tech
    Jan 13, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 88.3/100 · -8.3 pts