Lunaris Iris

Lunaris Iris was an independent French video game developer focused on narrative-driven PC games. Founded in September 2015 by Raphaël Cabée and Victor le Fay, the studio combined role-playing design, tactical turn-based combat and distinctive illustrated visuals. Its work explored post-apocalyptic settings through roguelike progression, collectible equipment and combat systems built around player combinations.

The studio developed Horae, a roguelike role-playing game announced in 2019 through a publishing partnership with United Label, the indie label established by CI Games. Set in a world where time had frozen, the project combined exploration with original turn-based combat inspired by board games. Its design brought together storytelling, visual art and mechanically demanding encounters.

Lunaris Iris subsequently developed Before The Last Hour, a post-apocalyptic roguelike RPG and deckbuilder that it self-published into Steam Early Access on May 16, 2022. The game featured more than 100 collectible items, a three-card combination battle system and traditional hand-drawn 2D character animation. These elements reflected the studio’s interest in connecting narrative settings with tactical experimentation and expressive character art.

Originally established in Paris, the company later moved its registered headquarters to Provins. Its operating history ended following financial difficulties in 2022: judicial liquidation began that December, and the proceedings concluded in May 2024 because of insufficient assets. The company was struck off the French commercial register in June 2024.