IKARUS

Hey! Thanks to everyone who has played IKARUS so far - have just pushed a quick “Day One” update: Leaderboard will now only display times for runs where the game is cleared Fixed issue where closing Shop could sometimes open the Pause menu Tweaked the Architect gun so it can hit enemies more consistently Decreased the score/XP conversion rate as levelling up was a bit fast Uncommon/Rare cards now have a higher probability of appearing in card rewards to increase variance Various small UI tweaks We will be putting out bigger updates with more content on a regular basis, but do let us know if you say anything that needs fixing or suggestions for improvements on the Steam Community page or our Discord (link below!)

Hey everyone!The day is finally here - IKARUS is officially out in Steam Early Access!We’ve poured everything into this massive update to crack the game wide open. If you played our previous demo, you already know we’ve been highly focused on making the game feel faster, punchier, and intensely rewarding. Now, we're taking the mashup of classic arcade shoot 'em ups and roguelite deck-building to a whole new level.Here is a taste of what’s waiting for you in today's launch:An Enormous Arsenal: Build game-breaking synergies with 70 unique cards, 45 augments, and 25 weapon upgrades across 3 distinct archetypes (Architect, Berserker, and Catalyst).Two Brand-New Levels: Push far beyond the demo with completely fresh stages packed with unseen enemy variants, intense mini-bosses, and two epic new level bosses to test your mettle.More Lasers & Critical Combos: We completely replaced cannons with lasers because they are simply great fun (keep an eye out for the new echo laser!). Plus, critical hit chances now apply to lasers, grenades, slashes, and strikes, opening the door for wildly powerful new build paths.Expanded Boon vs Burden System: Adjust the difficulty with 10+

Massive thanks to everyone who played the game during Next Fest and all those who Wishlisted the game - we really appreciate it! We have taken feedback on board from players and have made some big changes to the gameplay to make the game even better - focussing on game feel, more bullets (hell and heaven!) and getting those bonkers card synergies popping off faster. Some of the main updates: Improvements to a bunch of cards (including more lasers!)Bunch of visual and audio feedbacks added across the gameMore powerful starter decks - to help synergies pop off soonerTutorial now shows off the power of synergiesMore enemies (and bullets!) but enemies have lower health - more intense gameplay without spiking difficultyMore interesting bullet patterns for all enemiesIncreased card cooldown to discourage sub-optimal wave-start spamming but also improved ability to see when next card is ready (or if you’ve played a card that isn’t ready).Improved readability of cards across all languages with more use of icons/keywords.Weapon upgrades shop made its own thing - increases awareness and engagement with this mechanic (e.g. sacrificing cards to apply powerful passive effects/attacks)“Rage” mec

Hey everyone!Steam Next Fest is nearly here so we are rolling out a massive, feature-heavy update to the IKARUS demo! Massive thanks to everyone who has left a review or wishlisted the game so far!Since our initial demo release earlier this year, we have been hard at work listening to feedback, tweaking the balance, and adding new content. Whether you are aiming for the top of the leaderboards or just trying to build the most broken combo possible, this update brings a whole new level of chaos to the ultimate mashup of classic arcade shoot 'em ups and roguelite deck-building.Here is a look at the major improvements we’ve just pushed live:Unleash Game-Breaking Synergies: We’ve added new card effects, core mechanics, augments, and weapon upgrades. This means more options, wilder synergies, and truly devastating combos.Every Single Run Counts: You no longer need to defeat the final boss to secure your spot on the leaderboards! You will now earn points and rank up no matter how far you make it, ensuring no run is ever wasted.Boon vs. Burden Overhaul: We have completely revamped the risk/reward system. Activating punishing gameplay handicaps (Burdens) now directly boosts your damag