Iridio

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Iridio is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by KR Games and was released on August 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Iridio is a single-player action game set on a vast, open-world island where you join Yatziri and the Wazhari tribe to rescue hostages and uncover secrets. Experience dynamic weather and a day/night cycle affecting gameplay, craft weapons, and strategically use fire and water in puzzles and battles. Featuring versatile crossbow modes, intelligent AI, and splendid visuals, Iridio offers deep exploration and intense survival challenges.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Exploration is rewarding, with hidden secrets and interesting locations throughout the island.
The dynamic weather system significantly impacts gameplay, making it more immersive and challenging.
The crossbow offers a variety of ammo types, allowing for creative combat strategies and enhancing the overall experience.

Performance issues are prevalent, with low frame rates and unoptimized mechanics leading to a frustrating experience.
AI behavior can be overly aggressive, making stealth gameplay difficult and often resulting in overwhelming encounters.
Many mechanics feel janky or underdeveloped, leading to a lack of polish that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
12%
Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging mechanics, dynamic weather, and immersive open world that significantly influence gameplay. While many enjoy the survival elements and tactical depth, others criticize certain mechanics as frustrating or poorly executed. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with satisfying gunplay and creative environmental interactions, though some animations and optimization issues remain.
- “Love how the environment is part of the gameplay.”
- “A huge open world, day and night cycle, weather – everything affects the gameplay.”
- “Gunplay is satisfying, and the survival mechanics add just enough challenge without becoming overwhelming.”
- “It's jank unreal, most of the mechanics don't work.”
- “I've played jank before, I love bad jank games, but this is just frustrating and boring. A lot of the mechanics simply don't work or are made to be annoying.”
- “Some animations could use a bit more polish, but overall very solid gameplay.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
13%
7%
The graphics of the game have received high praise, particularly for an indie title, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals made possible by HDRP technology. Players are impressed by the game's beautiful environments, good optimization, and the immersive effects of weather and time of day, which enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The visuals are gorgeous, especially for an indie game, and HDRP really shows its power here.”
- “Graphically, this game looks stunning thanks to HDRP, and the attention to detail in the environment is impressive.”
- “The visuals blew me away for an indie title.”
- “It's not a good looking game yet it runs like it's the new Battlefield game with ultra-realistic graphics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and meaningful objectives, such as helping a tribe and rescuing hostages. While some feel the narrative lacks depth and variety in missions, others highlight its clever integration with survival mechanics and puzzles, making for an enjoyable adventure. Overall, the story is described as simple yet effective, providing motivation to continue playing.
- “Impressive visuals, clever survival mechanics, and a story that keeps you engaged — a truly enjoyable adventure.”
- “The story is okay, nothing groundbreaking.”
- “The story isn’t overcomplicated, but it gives you a strong reason to keep going: liberating hostages and helping the tribe feels meaningful.”
- “The story is simple – help the tribe, rescue people – but it works, and it keeps you motivated.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
16%
67%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that crafting feels purposeful and rewarding rather than tedious. Resources collected are deemed useful, and the balance in the crafting system prevents it from becoming a mindless grind, making the experience enjoyable and engaging.
- “Crafting feels useful, not grindy.”
- “Everything I make is useful, and I'm not farming for hours.”
- “If you like not just grinding resources but also solving secrets - this is an excellent choice.”
- “The crafting system is well balanced, and I never felt like I was farming resources just for the sake of it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, characterized by a mysterious world filled with surreal environments that evoke a sense of danger and reward during exploration. The soundtrack complements this atmosphere effectively, enhancing the overall experience of the atmospheric puzzle-platformer.
- “The atmosphere is immersive, with environments that feel both dangerous and rewarding to explore.”
- “This atmospheric puzzle-platformer features a mysterious world where players control a character navigating through surreal environments.”
- “The soundtrack fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect alignment with the overall atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience and complementing the captivating visuals and challenging gameplay.
- “The soundtrack fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack fits perfectly with the atmosphere.”
- “Its captivating visuals, immersive soundtrack, and challenging gameplay create a unique and engaging experience that encourages exploration and critical thinking.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Overall, the game is praised for its strong performance and impressive visuals for an indie title, showcasing good optimization and engaging gameplay. However, some users express concerns about high system requirements, suggesting that further optimization could enhance the experience before the full release.
- “Performance-wise, the game runs great, and the visuals are surprisingly high quality for an indie title.”
- “The advantages include good optimization with decent graphics, an abundance of crafting, and of course interesting gameplay.”
- “I really like the story and mechanics in this game, but the system requirements are high; I'm sure there is a lot that can be optimized, and I hope that this will be done with the full release.”
- “I really like the story and mechanics in this game, but the system requirements are crazy. I'm sure there is a lot that can be optimized, and I hope that this will be done with the full release.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers excellent replayability, highlighted by dynamic weather systems and random encounters that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.
- “Tons of replay value thanks to dynamic weather and random encounters.”
- “Great replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly with high-quality visuals that exceed expectations for an indie title, particularly during sunset scenes.
- “Performance-wise, the game runs great, and the visuals are surprisingly high quality for an indie title.”
- “Technically, the game runs great, and the visuals are beautiful for an indie title, especially during sunsets.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, as the vast open-world island invites exploration and discovery, fostering a sense of empowerment through crafting and character progression. This journey from vulnerability to strength enhances the overall emotional experience, making players feel invested in their growth and the world around them.
- “At first, I was weak, but crafting made me feel powerful over time.”