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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 4+ thread processor from the last 10 years Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon Graphics DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 4+ core processor from the last 5 years Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Icaria

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Released June 16, 2026
sample: 24 reviews posted after launch (21 AI-classified)
68/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 76 % · 82 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
24,50€ 17,15€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Scripting depth defines Icaria, with the term surfacing four times in player chatter. Overall, 76% of the 82 Steam reviews are positive, yet only 42% of the 24 post‑release reviews remain positive.

What it's about: Icaria is a robot colony builder where everything can be programmed. Build factories, design logistic networks, terraform the landscape, and explore an unknown alien world.

In-game

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« GregTech-level autism. That's all you need to know. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 13 h played1
« When you play the tutorial for 2 hours because you forget it's a tutorial...and a demo...you throw your money and thank the creators for a good time. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« I've enjoyed the game so far. It feels more advanced than a game like AutoNauts in terms of visual scripting, and it's more about linking processes together than raw scale in say modded Factorio. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 65 h played
« This is kind of cool except when the ui has weird glitches »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played
« Theres no way we're calling this 1.0 »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« The keybinds don't allow rebinding the Z and Q keys The tutorial goes rogue when creating two fabricators. Product unusable in a European market. Do better. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Not enough explaination of the commands or scripting. For a 1.0 the documents and tutorial are lacking. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« I bought into this for early access. Game isnt bad, but seriously, a 1.0 release with no cloud support. Sad. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« I will eventually return to this game again and give this a good review if the UI or the "programming" is overhauled. I dont want to replay the tutorial each time I come back to this game after a while. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« GregTech-level autism. That's all you need to know. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 13 h played1
« The keybinds don't allow rebinding the Z and Q keys The tutorial goes rogue when creating two fabricators. Product unusable in a European market. Do better. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« When you play the tutorial for 2 hours because you forget it's a tutorial...and a demo...you throw your money and thank the creators for a good time. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« Not enough explaination of the commands or scripting. For a 1.0 the documents and tutorial are lacking. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« I've enjoyed the game so far. It feels more advanced than a game like AutoNauts in terms of visual scripting, and it's more about linking processes together than raw scale in say modded Factorio. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 65 h played
« I bought into this for early access. Game isnt bad, but seriously, a 1.0 release with no cloud support. Sad. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« This is kind of cool except when the ui has weird glitches »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 18 h played
« I will eventually return to this game again and give this a good review if the UI or the "programming" is overhauled. I dont want to replay the tutorial each time I come back to this game after a while. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« Theres no way we're calling this 1.0 »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
58 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12714
Content / longevity9306
Interface / UX6015
Graphics / art3300
Audio / music2200
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.

<2h
0 % (n=5)
2-10h
22 % (n=9)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)
>25h
71 % (n=7)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Graphics receive unanimous praise: 3 positive mentions out of 3
  • Audio is universally liked: 2 positive mentions out of 2
  • Long‑term playtime is rewarding: 10‑25 h bucket shows 3 positive mentions out of 3 (100% positive) and >25 h bucket 7 positive mentions out of 7 (71% positive)
  • Gameplay earns more applause than criticism: 7 positive mentions out of 12
  • Scripting depth is highlighted, appearing in 4 frequent keywords, indicating strong modding appeal

Weaknesses

  • User interface frustrates players: 5 negative mentions out of 6
  • Content feels thin: 6 negative mentions out of 9
  • Performance issues noted: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Early‑game experience is shaky: <2 h bucket 5 reviews with 0% positive and 2‑10 h bucket 9 reviews with only 22% positive

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy deep simulation and extensive scripting will find Icaria compelling, provided they can tolerate a rough UI and occasional performance hiccups.

Is Icaria worth it in 2026?

Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 76% of 82 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics receive unanimous praise. Current price: 17,15€ (30% off).

Verdict

Icaria shines where its visual and auditory design meet a robust, script‑driven core, rewarding players who invest many hours. However, the clunky interface and uneven early‑game experience keep its appeal niche. Those who value depth over polish will likely appreciate it the most.

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Icaria: 68/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

scripting (4)interface (3)tutoriel (3)programmation (3)documentation (3)automatisation (3)frustration (2)version (2)ambiance (2)réseau (1)design (1)inachevé (1)

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