Ikarus

Ikarus is a tool for creating and building your own world. Unlike other world-building tools however, it provides you with a completely customisable experience with near infinite possibilities for the way you structure your data. For any further information you can check out our website on the sidebar. We're a team of two, with the support of some friends - it's a passion project of mine…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The application offers a unique set of features tailored for creative pursuits like world-building, making it a valuable resource for writers and game designers.
Once you get the hang of it, the tool is simple yet powerful, allowing users to create and organize detailed articles about events, places, and characters.
The software is lightweight, user-friendly, and has a lot of potential for future updates, making it a promising tool for world-building and project management.

The interface is considered clunky and somewhat archaic, which can make it difficult for new users to navigate and utilize effectively.
The software is still in early access and lacks some basic features, such as the ability to copy/paste and cross-reference entries, which can hinder usability.
Some users have reported that the application feels overly simplistic and lacks visual representation options for data, making it less appealing for those who prefer more complex tools.

story
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that Ikarus is not primarily a storytelling tool but rather functions as a database builder for organizing story elements like quests, NPCs, and plot events. While it requires some initial setup, users find it effective for tracking and accessing key components of their stories, making it a useful resource for generating ideas and maintaining coherence in their narratives.
- “I am currently using this program to sort out and keep track of the major elements for my story, and it is working exactly the way I need it to!”
- “It already is a very quick and user-friendly tool to generate a large set of inter-related elements which I think will be excellent to use as a story writing prompt.”
- “Ikarus is not focused on storytelling, so it works more like a database builder rather than a 'story planner.'”
- “Other than that, this program has helped keep track of quests, NPCs, and plot events effectively.”
- “It can take a little while to originally set up everything in the blueprints and type in all the info in the instances, but after that, you've got easy access to everything you need to know about your story/roleplay/etc. in one place!”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, with no lag or bugs, making it easy to understand and enjoyable to play.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the gameplay experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the flow of the game.”