Icarus vs V Rising
V Rising is the cheaper of the two right now at US$15.74 on Steam, US$19.25 less than Icarus. On playtime it is also the better value: V Rising costs US$0.35/h against US$0.87/h for Icarus — 45h to beat versus 40h. Steam players rate V Rising higher: 88% positive against 78%.
Icarus vs V Rising, side by side
| Metric | Icarus | V Rising |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$34.99 on Steam | US$15.74 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$3.49 on Steam | US$6.90 on AllYouPlay |
| Steam rating | 78% positive | 88% positive |
| Hours to beat | 40h | 45h |
| Cost per hour | US$0.87/h | US$0.35/h |
| Players | Up to 8 co-op, session-based drops | 1-4 co-op, PvE/PvP servers up to 40 |
| Available on | Steam | Steam |
| Released | 2021, RocketWerkz | 2024, Stunlock Studios |
Pick Icarus if
Session/extraction structure is a nice twist on survival-crafting. It is a Survival Extraction by RocketWerkz, 2021, and takes about 40 hours. The catch: mixed-to-fair Steam reviews at points due to bugs and grind. Full Icarus price breakdown.
Pick V Rising if
Action-combat is sharper than most survival games. It is a Survival Vampire by Stunlock Studios, 2024, and takes about 45 hours. The catch: pvP servers can be brutal for casual players. Full V Rising price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.