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Deal | Set in a futuristic world, this PvE survival game loved by 74% of players is 80% off on Steam

An image showing a landscape in Icarus.
ⓘ RocketWerkz
An image showing a landscape in Icarus.
Developed and published by RocketWerkz, Icarus is a survival game in which you must explore a dangerous world, gather valuable resources, and avoid various threats. And it is currently available for less than $7 on Steam.

Released on Steam on December 3, 2021, Icarus is a PvE survival game with three different game modes. According to SteamDB, it is currently available for $6.99 instead of $34.99. However, this 80% discount ends on July 27, 2026.

Set on the hostile planet Icarus, you take on the role of a prospector and must harvest valuable resources to earn rewards. However, you’ll face numerous threats, such as harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and wildfires. During each expedition, you'll also need to hunt animals and find oxygen to survive.

To help you in your missions, three tech trees are available with over 100 skills, allowing you to specialize in hunting, combat, or farming. In addition, if you want to vary your playstyle, an open world mode is available, as well as time-limited missions and a creative mode. Finally, you can also team up with up to eight players in co-op or join online servers.

An image showing a skill tree in Icarus.
ⓘ RocketWerkz
An image showing a skill tree in Icarus.
An image showing a character and a wolf in Icarus.
ⓘ RocketWerkz
An image showing a character and a wolf in Icarus.

On Steam, Icarus has 74% positive reviews out of 65,255 reviews. Thus, it is praised for its varied and complex combat system, balanced gameplay, and beautiful graphics. However, many players criticize the DLCs and feel that they are too expensive. Some mechanics, such as survival and building, have also been criticized. Furthermore, the open world feels empty, which has disappointed some players.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-07-24 (Update: 2026-07-24)