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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Processeur : Processeur de 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Carte graphique : Carte graphique avec 256 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : Version 9.0c Disque dur : 3 Go HD space Autres : Connexion internet haut débit

Guns of Icarus Online

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Released October 29, 2012
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
76/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 14,670 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A steampunk sky‑pirate adventure that hooks players into marathon sessions, with many logging more than 25 hours each. Steam’s community rates the game Very Positive, with 90% of the 14,670 overall reviews and 77% of the 493 post‑release reviews marking it favorably.

What it's about: Guns of Icarus Online est le un jeu de combat aérien de premier plan. Avec un bon appareil et un bon équipage vous pourrez partir à la conquête du ciel.

In-game

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« Reminder that Guns of Icarus, a 2012 indie game, has better multicrew and engineering gameplay than Star Citizen »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played1111
« This was such a fun game, I wish there were still active players. Someone should remake this gem with a modern engine and maybe put an interesting spin on it. »
👍 anonymous review · 126 h played3
« 10/10 rip 2026 :C review pls remake :(--- noobs of this era wont know pls LET THEM KNOWWWWWW :l »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« Très bon jeu, je regrette juste le fait qu'il n'y ait pas assez de joueurs »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« vraiment sympa, mais communauté vraiment trop maigre, temps de recherche de partie long. MAnque aussi une trad FR, tous les menus ne sont pas évident à comprendre. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« bon jeu pas tres cher le style steampunk et super la seul gros defaut pour moi c'est les micro transaction disponible ingame alors que le jeux en lui meme et payant »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Logged in for the first time in years, got a billion achievements...and 3 players online. RIP Guns of Icarus! »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played1
« Taper sur un moteur pendant des heures en espérant ne pas s'écraser, c'est pas la montagne de fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« plus personne ne joue a ce jeux je vous deconseille de l acheter »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« se jeux et une m**** infame 5 euro pour de le merde je me suis fait arnaquer »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The game is dead .... Sad :( I LOVE THIS GAME BUT I CAN'T PLAYING ANYMORE :'( »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« très fun quand on a des potes pour jouer mais malhereusement manque de joueurs »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played

In players' words

« Reminder that Guns of Icarus, a 2012 indie game, has better multicrew and engineering gameplay than Star Citizen »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played1111
« Logged in for the first time in years, got a billion achievements...and 3 players online. RIP Guns of Icarus! »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played1
« This was such a fun game, I wish there were still active players. Someone should remake this gem with a modern engine and maybe put an interesting spin on it. »
👍 anonymous review · 126 h played3
« Taper sur un moteur pendant des heures en espérant ne pas s'écraser, c'est pas la montagne de fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« 10/10 rip 2026 :C review pls remake :(--- noobs of this era wont know pls LET THEM KNOWWWWWW :l »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« plus personne ne joue a ce jeux je vous deconseille de l acheter »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Très bon jeu, je regrette juste le fait qu'il n'y ait pas assez de joueurs »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« se jeux et une m**** infame 5 euro pour de le merde je me suis fait arnaquer »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« vraiment sympa, mais communauté vraiment trop maigre, temps de recherche de partie long. MAnque aussi une trad FR, tous les menus ne sont pas évident à comprendre. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« The game is dead .... Sad :( I LOVE THIS GAME BUT I CAN'T PLAYING ANYMORE :'( »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« bon jeu pas tres cher le style steampunk et super la seul gros defaut pour moi c'est les micro transaction disponible ingame alors que le jeux en lui meme et payant »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« très fun quand on a des potes pour jouer mais malhereusement manque de joueurs »
👍 anonymous review · 40 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
91 % pos · n=117
Multiplayer
43 % pos · n=93
Value for money
61 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=9
Performance
50 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11710719
Multiplayer9340746
Value for money181107
Graphics / art121101
Content / longevity9405
Performance8404
Audio / music4400
Stability / bugs4004
Interface / UX4202
Story / writing3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.3 h.

<2h
47 % (n=77)
2-10h
74 % (n=162)
10-25h
85 % (n=107)
>25h
90 % (n=147)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2023 : 62% positive62AugFeb 2024 : 93% positive93FebJun 2025 : 85% positive85JunOct 2025 : 94% positive94OctJan 2026 : 60% positive60Jan

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.44€10.88€16.32€21.7620132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 04, 2012 · All-time low: €0.49 (Nov 21, 2018)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 849 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 107 positive mentions out of 117
  • Playtime >25 h: 90% positive reviews
  • Nostalgic setting: 48 frequent keyword mentions
  • Community vibe: 28 keyword mentions of community
  • Audio design: 4 positive mentions out of 4

Weaknesses

  • Multiplayer balance: 46 negative mentions out of 93
  • Content depth: 5 negative mentions out of 9
  • Technical bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 4
  • Performance stability: 4 negative mentions out of 8

Who is it for?

Players who relish cooperative aerial combat, love a steampunk aesthetic, and are comfortable navigating occasional multiplayer hiccups will find Guns of Icarus Online rewarding.

Is Guns of Icarus Online worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 14,670 Steam reviews are positive (player score 76/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

The game’s compelling gameplay and immersive world have cultivated a loyal fanbase, yet its multiplayer frictions and content polish prevent it from achieving broader acclaim, as reflected by a post‑release rating of 77% positive.

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Most frequent keywords

nostalgie (48)communauté (28)décès (17)équipe (15)fun (13)serveurs (12)steampunk (10)achievements (8)humour (7)prix (6)joueurs (5)comparaison (4)

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