Steam sales are always a great opportunity to pick up some bargains, and the recent Steam Winter Sale, which ran from December 18, 2025 until January 5, 2026, was no exception. While many games typically see a spike in sales and players during these periods, one multiplayer game saw a particularly huge surge in sales following an enormous discount.
Icarus, a PvE survival game from New Zealand studio RocketWerkz that was first released in December 2021, was reduced from its usual $35 price to a mere $3.50 during the Steam Winter Sale – an enormous 90% saving.
Now, RocketWerkz founder Dean Hall has revealed just how many copies of Icarus were sold during the sale. In a post on X, Hall shared that that an enormous 984,000 copies were during this sales period. On top of that, the game’s DLC, which includes two expansions and a “pets” bundle, moved a further 243,000 units.
That’s impressive to hear about Icarus selling nearly 1 million copies in such a short time! It’s always exciting to see games thrive, especially during big sales. Looking forward to seeing how it continues to develop and engage players.
It really is impressive! The game’s unique blend of survival mechanics and exploration seems to resonate well with players. It’s interesting to see how seasonal sales can boost interest in games, especially ones that may have flown under the radar initially.