Icarus: Pet Companions Pack Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-17
Review summary
  • DLC adds adorable pets
  • Highly praised DLC content
  • Pets enhance gameplay and comfort
  • Pets have broken AI
  • DLC is overpriced and disappointing
  • Constant barking is unbearable
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SurvivalCraftingBase BuildingOpen-World ExplorationCooperative MultiplayerPet Raising SystemResource Gathering

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Helpful reviews
87%
Unhelpful reviews
13%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
90
Negative points
86
Gameplay points
112
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
32
Misc points
37
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DLC adds adorable pets
Description
The DLC introduces many cute and furry animal companions beyond the base game's creatures. Reviewers frequently highlight the joy of having pets like cats, dogs, and a pug.
Importance
67%
Highly praised DLC content
Description
Many reviewers consider this the best DLC ever, worth full price, and a great addition that adds significant content and fun. It is also favored over other DLCs like the furniture pack.
Importance
65%
Pets enhance gameplay and comfort
Description
Pets provide functional benefits like improved health regeneration and juvenile mount tame speed, and they increase base comfort and rest buff effectiveness. They also add personality and reduce loneliness during long sessions.
Importance
62%
Realistic and amusing pet behaviors
Description
Pets exhibit lifelike actions such as cats blocking passage for petting, dogs fetching sticks, and a pug that eats, sleeps, and begs for attention. These behaviors add fun and realism to the game.
Importance
56%
Cats are neat and interactive
Description
Cats are available in various coats, including tortie and orange, and can be petted. They rub against legs and purr, rewarding interaction with affection.
Importance
43%
Overall game love and recommendation
Description
The game is loved and highly recommended, with reviewers calling it the best game they have ever played. The DLC pack is seen as a great addition that makes the game even more enjoyable.
Importance
39%
Seamless multiplayer pet sharing
Description
Players can share DLC pets with friends who do not own the pack, either by handing them out or through cryogenically frozen animals that others can tame. This feature is appreciated for enhancing multiplayer experiences.
Importance
35%
Immersive atmosphere and world
Description
The game offers a beautiful and atmospheric environment for open-world survival and crafting, making it the most immersive in its genre. Pets add a touch of life that enhances the overall experience.
Importance
34%
Pet acquisition and management
Description
Pets are researched and crafted in the workshop, then delivered from orbit or can accompany players on missions and other open worlds. The process of acquiring and managing pets is well-received.
Importance
34%
Dogs provide exceptional joy
Description
Dogs are especially cool to interact with, providing more joy than teammates in some cases. Activities like playing fetch and relaxing with dogs are highlighted as amazing.
Importance
30%
Cats and dogs in combat
Description
Dogs can be used in combat and have a distinct talent tree compared to wolves, bringing a refreshing style to fights. Cats also contribute by improving health regen and tame speed.
Importance
24%
Personalized pet experiences
Description
Reviewers enjoy naming and training their pets, such as immortalizing their own cat Sally or leveling a German Shepherd named Tyr. This personal connection adds emotional value to the game.
Importance
22%
Minor issues and improvements
Description
Some problems like mission issues and pet pathfinding were noted, but the pathfinding issue has been fixed. The game has become much more playable thanks to cumulative updates.
Importance
21%