Adventure · December 7, 2018
Iris.Fall (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.
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.8k Steam reviews | Top 75% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 61% |
| Metacritic | 70/100 | Genre average 77 — top 84% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 3 h average | Top 79% for session depth among Adventure |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- French
- Italian
- German
- Russian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Thai
- Traditional Chinese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Vietnamese
Reception Metrics
Steam community
88%Very Positive · 2.8k reviews
2.5k positive · 339 negative
Metacritic
70/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.3/10
Curator recommendations
2.6k
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Adventure · 69
- Puzzle · 61
- Casual · 60
- Indie · 57
- Horror · 22
- Female Protagonist · 22
- Atmospheric · 18
- Singleplayer · 15
- Stylized · 10
Press Quotes
“一趟你会爱上的「光影之旅」” 篝火营地 “Gothic Puzzle Game Iris Fall Plays Beautifully With Light And Shadow” kotaku “干净纯粹的游戏体验,留白是最大精髓” 9.3/10 – 二柄
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
3h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
22
Steam unlocks available
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Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 7, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | NEXT Studios |
| Base price | $14.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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