Dawn of Defiance vs ICARUS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ICARUS wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dawn of Defiance is $18.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dawn of Defiance | ICARUS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 47 |
| Quality | 64 | 64 |
| Value | 68 | 30 |
| Popularity | 26 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.46 | $26.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 77% positive | 75.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 140 | 4.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dawn of Defiance | ICARUS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2024 | December 3, 2021 |
| Developers | Traega Entertainment | RocketWerkz |
| Publishers | Fireshine Games | RocketWerkz |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or Higher | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Quad Core Processor | Intel i7-9700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 3060 12GB VRAM | NVIDIA RTX 3060ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dawn of Defiance or ICARUS?
ICARUS won the comparison against Dawn of Defiance based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Dawn of Defiance worth buying over ICARUS?
Based on the metrics, ICARUS won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Dawn of Defiance currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC