You need to try! - Icarus is better than ever in 2026

One of the best survival games of 2026

Icarus was originally released in 2021 and has since gradually become a true hidden gem in the survival genre. Developer RocketWerkz has released regular updates for the game over the years, along with major DLCs and new maps, making Icarus as comprehensive and polished as one could hope for in 2026. And the steadily rising player numbers confirm that more and more survival gamers are giving Icarus a try.

Massive “Dangerous Horizons” Expansion

On March 3, the latest expansion, “Dangerous Horizons,” was released, introducing a completely new map to the game. The DLC was released as a supplement to the free “Kepler” update, which had already introduced new items, weapons, and the Rank 5 technology class to the game.

Here are the key details of the new expansion:

• New “Elysium” map – a map featuring a new geothermal biome, radioactive zones, and NPC camps
• New missions – including a main story, side quests with unique unlockables, and more
• New threats – 35+ new creatures and hostile NPCs
• New world boss
• New allies – 4 new mounts, including two types of deadly raptors, and 3 new tamable creatures, all with their own talent trees and abilities
• New resources – Tier 5 equipment made from lithium and ruby, as well as the new meta-resource “uranium”
• New crops and recipes – 5 new crop types and corresponding new food recipes

Icarus with a 66% discount on Steam

If you've been wanting to give Icarus a try, now is the perfect time, as the game is currently available on Steam with a 66% discount through March 19. So don't miss out.

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