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ICARUS player count chart
No, ICARUS is not dead. 4,416 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,416. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 33% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2021
ICARUS monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3,394 | -19.09% | 6,994 |
| October 2026 | 4,195 | -34.85% | 9,455 |
| September 2026 | 6,439 | -12.24% | 15,717 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.77% | 17,910 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +183.91% | 23,190 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -29.42% | 8,168 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -43.75% | 11,573 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -28% | 20,576 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +69.2% | 28,579 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -61.63% | 16,891 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +24.8% | 44,023 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +292.33% | 35,274 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -54.38% | 8,991 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +14.57% | 19,708 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +251.61% | 17,201 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -5.05% | 4,892 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +44.88% | 5,152 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -10.7% | 3,556 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -18.68% | 3,982 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -18.27% | 4,897 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -47.42% | 5,992 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -37.85% | 11,397 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +157% | 18,337 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -58.69% | 7,135 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +354.26% | 17,271 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +7.37% | 3,802 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -36.58% | 3,541 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +32.99% | 5,583 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +5.24% | 4,198 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +17.46% | 3,989 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -3.41% | 3,396 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -3.19% | 3,516 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -2.13% | 3,632 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -48.91% | 3,711 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -47.61% | 7,263 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +165.64% | 13,864 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +12.14% | 5,219 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -39.46% | 4,654 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -21.42% | 7,688 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +182.12% | 9,784 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -1.73% | 3,468 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +22.03% | 3,529 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -15.61% | 2,892 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -14.17% | 3,427 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -19.4% | 3,993 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -26.55% | 4,954 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +13.96% | 6,745 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +40.13% | 5,919 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +13.15% | 4,224 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +19.42% | 3,733 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +0.58% | 3,126 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -1.36% | 3,108 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -28.5% | 3,151 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -4.67% | 4,407 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -8.15% | 4,623 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -11.61% | 5,033 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -32.48% | 5,694 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -60.3% | 8,433 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -59.54% | 21,242 |
| December 2021 | n/a | n/a | 52,501 |
How many people are playing ICARUS?
At this moment ICARUS has 4,416 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #245 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,416 players. Today's peak is 28% below its 30-day average daily peak of 6,148.
Is ICARUS growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days ICARUS averaged a daily peak of 6,148 players, down 33% compared with the 30 days before (9,121). Its highest point this month (8,989) is 0% above the same period last year (8,991). In its first month after release (Dec 3, 2021) it peaked at 52,501 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 52,501, set on Dec 5, 2021.
Best time to play ICARUS
Based on the last 14 days, ICARUS is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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ICARUS players by hour and weekday
When ICARUS has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About ICARUS
ICARUS is a solo or multiplayer PvE survival game. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Complete narrative quests as either Open World operations or Individual Missions. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.
- Developer
- RocketWerkz
- Released
- Dec 3, 2021
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 10 languages, 1 with full audio
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ICARUS price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. ICARUS is at its full price of $34.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $17.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $6.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
ICARUS price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.99 | $34.99 | base |
| Euro area | 33,99€ | $38.15 | +9% |
| United Kingdom | £29.50 | $39.70 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 44.99 | $32.21 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 50.95 | $35.67 | +2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.99 | $28.10 | -20% |
| Brazil | R$101,99 | $18.66 | -47% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 389.99 | $20.98 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Poland | 99,99 zł | $25.57 | -27% |
| Switzerland | CHF 38.99 | $47.67 | +36% |
| Norway | 390,00 kr | $41.94 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $16.49 | $16.49 | -53% |
| South Africa | R 315.00 | $19.19 | -45% |
| India | ₹1,500.00 | $15.88 | -55% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 284 999 | $15.77 | -55% |
| China | ¥128.00 | $19.20 | -45% |
| Japan | ¥3,900 | $24.61 | -30% |
| South Korea | ₩ 37,500 | $27.89 | -20% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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ICARUS reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
ICARUS on Twitch
Twitch category "ICARUS", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
ICARUS Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 25 Oct 2026, with a peak of 389 viewers and 154 on average.
ICARUS streamers right now
Top ICARUS streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
ICARUS achievements
ICARUS has 171 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 4.8% of them; the rarest, Gotta Catch Them All II, is held by 0.0% of players.
Survival 101Pick up a stick, stone, or oxite79.5%- Armored and DangerousEquip a full set of armor72.2%
- Whoops!First time your prospector dies65.0%
- Medic!Revive a downed prospector37.0%
- Welcome to IcarusFirst time killed by a bear34.5%
- Highly SkilledReach the bottom of a talent tree31.9%
- Pain In The BassCatch a fish with a bow and arrow29.5%
- Rock 'n' RollMine these ores29.1%
- Easy TigerTame a Hostile Creature25.0%
- Fired UpBurn down a shelter23.0%
- Baby StepsComplete the tutorial22.0%
- Makeshift EngineeringAlter an item18.1%
- Habitat AcquiredBuild a Home for Your New Pet With Bedding, Food, and Water17.4%
- Friendly FireKill another prospector16.4%
- Veteran ProspectorReach the Level Cap15.4%
- At least it never hits the same place twice..Get struck by lightning14.9%
- What Fall Damage?Survive a Terrible Fall13.5%
- Bear NecessitiesUnlock all blueprints in T110.6%
- Bench EnthusiastUnlock all blueprints in T49.3%
- Unlocked and LoadedUnlock all blueprints in T28.5%
- Mined Over MatterActivate the Thumper7.9%
- Mass ProductionUnlock the Manufacturer7.8%
- Unlocking IntensifiesUnlock all blueprints in T37.6%
- RingleaderTame 10 Creatures7.3%
- Sometimes it does…Get struck by lighting… again6.6%
- Leader Of The PackKill the Alpha Wolf Boss on the Hardest Difficulty6.2%
- Herb Your EnthusiasmHarvest these plants6.2%
- Soft LandingHidden achievement6.0%
- Sic 'em!Your Tamed Pet Makes A Kill6.0%
- Money Money MoneyCollect 10000 Credits5.4%
- Suited UpDrop with a Full Set of Armor in Your Loadout5.2%
- StarstruckHidden achievement5.2%
- So Comfy, Can't MoveGet to Coziness Level 250 when Sleeping5.0%
- Graceful LandingDrop into Elysium for the first time4.5%
- Not the Bees!Build a Fully Upgraded Beehive4.4%
- Matter ReforgedCraft a Legendary Weapon4.3%
- RIP Mr KittyYour Pet Crosses the Rainbow Bridge4.3%
- Fur BabyHave a level 25 Pet3.8%
- You Can't See MeWear Ghillie Armor in the Forest3.5%
- Signal JammedHidden achievement3.5%
- Rock SolidBuild and place Concrete or Stone Fortifications3.4%
- The Better Option?Generate Refined Oil from a Natural Oil Refiner3.4%
- Drill Baby DrillGenerate Refined Oil from a Crude Oil Refiner3.3%
- The Bigger They Are…Kill the Sandworm Boss on the Hardest Difficulty3.1%
- Cock-a-Doodle-DoomBring Down a Chicken From the Workshop3.1%
- Weaponized PerfectionFully Upgrade a Legendary Weapon3.0%
- Home Sweet HomeHidden achievement3.0%
- No SweatWear Wayfarer Armor in the Desert2.9%
- Peak TechUnlock all Blueprints in Tier 52.8%
- … The Harder They FallKill the Landshark Boss on the Hardest Difficulty2.6%
- Snow ProblemWear Arctic Armor in the Arctic2.6%
- And You Are?Introduce yourself to the members of TEI2.6%
- The Eris InquisitionHidden achievement2.6%
- Future Oil BaronFind and use an oil geyser2.4%
- HandyCreate a Portable Battery2.4%
- MountieHave a level 50 Mount2.3%
- Crushing ItBreak Rocks With a Sledgehammer2.3%
- Nice RideRide a Raptor2.3%
- Unknown CallerHidden achievement2.2%
- Barking Up the Right TreeBring Down a Dog From the Workshop2.2%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 171 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
ICARUS DLC
ICARUS has 20 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest ICARUS news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Icarus Week 257 Update | Spelunking Mission Revamp
- Oct 30, 2026 Icarus Week 256 Update | Quality of Life
- Oct 22, 2026 Icarus Week 255 Update | Rifle Turret
- Oct 15, 2026 Icarus Week 254 Update | Fish Quality of Life
- Oct 8, 2026 Icarus Week 253 Update | Radiation Effects
- Oct 1, 2026 Icarus Week 252 Update | Field Guide Quality of Life
- Sep 24, 2026 Icarus Week 251 Update | Tameable Kiwi
- Sep 17, 2026 Icarus Week 250 Update | Electric Seed Extractor
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
ICARUS FAQ
Is ICARUS dead?
No, ICARUS is not dead. 4,416 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,416. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 33% on the month before).
How many people play ICARUS?
4,416 people are playing ICARUS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,416 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for ICARUS?
ICARUS reached its all-time Steam peak of 52,501 concurrent players on Dec 5, 2021.
Is ICARUS growing or declining?
ICARUS is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 6,148, down 33% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is ICARUS most active?
ICARUS usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does ICARUS cost?
ICARUS costs $34.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price ICARUS has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for ICARUS on Steam is $6.99 (80% off), on Sep 27, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $34.99 right now.
Is ICARUS on sale right now?
No, ICARUS is at its full price of $34.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Where is ICARUS cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, ICARUS is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 284 999, about $15.77 or 55% below the US price of $34.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is ICARUS good?
Steam players rate ICARUS Mostly Positive: 74% of 69,299 reviews are positive.
When did ICARUS come out?
ICARUS was released on Steam on Dec 3, 2021.
Who made ICARUS?
ICARUS was developed by RocketWerkz.
Is ICARUS still worth playing?
ICARUS has a big, active player base on Steam today (4,416 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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