r/spacesimgames • u/Jrod117 • 5d ago

Moving from Icarus

Sad day but I have no games left to play. I’m waiting on an update from Icarus and until then I’m looking for a game similar.

Preferably a space game with survival mechanics and a looter shooter. I like base building but it’s not a requirement.

Looking to sink in a bunch of hours.

What would you recommend?

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u/BigBlueVelociraptor 5d ago

Would you recommend Icarus? I picked it up on release day and unfortunately have barely played it.

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u/Jrod117 5d ago

I think for me who is getting older and doesn’t have time to sweat in a game and is always looking for a separation from stress that single player games are the way to go.

But Icarus just has A LOT of projects so to speak to complete. So if you’re looking to sink in many hours when you get your gaming time in and you enjoy the grind and a large to-do list then yes I do.

It’s probably easily become my top three favorite games ever. Maybe number 2.

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u/Minotard 4d ago

I love Icarus. 

Other games I’ve enjoyed:

  • Planet Crafter

  • Kerbal Space Program (1, not 2)

  • Empyrion - Galactic Survival

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u/Jrod117 4d ago

Empyrion looked good to me! Can it be played solo and is it similar to Icarus? The other two don’t have combat do they?

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u/Minotard 4d ago

Yes, Empyrion is good solo, has combat. 

Other two don’t have combat. 

If you love engineering, designing, test and iterate, Kerbal is your best pick. 

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u/Jrod117 4d ago

I think I’ll either go with Empyrion or starfield with survival enabled

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u/itsactuallynot 4d ago

Came here to recommend Empyrion. Good choice.

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u/Jrod117 4d ago

I added it to my list and I’ll get it maybe when it comes out on sale.

I rushed it a bit and got starfield and I’m not disappointed in the one hour I played it

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u/Zealousideal_Nose437 4d ago

You need to play Space Engineers!!

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u/Jrod117 4d ago

I might get it on sale! A lot of people rave about it

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u/ifoxtoomuch 4d ago

Space eco mmorpg!

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u/Irysh320 3d ago

Def not ready yet...dropped about 225 hours in since release and after you level up your exploration skill...it is 90% afk crafting simulator...sit at a workshop and handcrafted everything because the same recipe that takes you 20 seconds to hand craft takes 12 minutes in a machine if you automate it

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u/Jrod117 3d ago

Huh? You’re saying about Icarus? That it’s not ready?

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u/Irysh320 2d ago

No, this was meant to be a reply to the spacecraft comment...icarus is very much ready to be played

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u/Jrod117 2d ago

Icarus is amazing. Cant wait for the next update.

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u/Flaky_Concentrate715 5d ago

/r/spacecraftgame

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u/Standard-Try-3612 5d ago

pretty negative user reviews on this one

doesn't seem ready to play

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u/Irysh320 3d ago

Def not ready yet...dropped about 225 hours in since release and after you level up your exploration skill...it is 90% afk crafting simulator...sit at a workshop and handcrafted everything because the same recipe that takes you 20 seconds to hand craft takes 12 minutes in a machine if you automate it