ICARUS: Console Edition is an action-packed survival game set on a planet ravaged by failed terraforming efforts. Players must navigate a harsh environment filled with toxic skies, aggressive wildlife, and unpredictable weather. The game supports solo play or cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, allowing friends to team up for survival. Featuring the New Frontiers Expansion from the outset, players can explore diverse handcrafted maps, undertake missions, and face new challenges.

The gameplay emphasizes crafting, resource gathering, and strategic planning as players build shelters and craft weapons to fend off the dangers of the planet. With two expansive maps to traverse, the game presents a mix of forests, mountains, and deserts, each presenting unique threats and rewards. Players must adapt to the dynamic environment, facing lightning storms and wildfires, making every drop from orbit a test of survival.