Comparison

The Artman vs The Icarus Protocol

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Artman

Features
Read full description

Welcome to Hollywood 2056! Step into the shoes of Artman, a visionary artist and movie producer in a dystopian cyberpunk future where creativity is on the brink of extinction. You'll navigate the intricate world of movie-making, struggling against the relentless tide of AI-generated content to bring back the soul of cinema. Guide your protagonist through 15 stages of film production, from concept to the silver screen. Watch as your creations spark discussions on an in-game social network, with every blogger video, magazine review, and festival award boosting your influence in the global film industry. For the business-minded, the game offers a vast array of investment opportunities, from VR cinema theaters across America to cutting-edge robotics factories and augmentation labs, redefining the limits of human potential. Beyond your direct influence, the game world is alive with powerful forces – corporations pushing for technocratic dominance, hacker collectives, ultraradical syndicates, and shadowy mafias – all woven seamlessly into the rich, narrative fabric of this cyberpunk universe. _________________________________ Game Features: - 48 unique scenarios - More than 120,000 words - 9 story endings - Fully voiced main heroes and secondary characters - 3 cities with story missions - 15 stages of filmmaking - Stock Exchange - Game development based on released movies - Impact on the fate of all mankind _________________________________ Awards: - Behance Editor Choice in the “Game Design” gallery _________________________________ Roadmap: - Atlantis City ( Patch 1.1 ): A minor update introducing Atlantis City, an Art Deco-inspired underwater city on the world map. Here, players will discover new ways to interact with films they've already released. - Business Empire ( Patch 1.2 ): This update introduces an alternative path, featuring a fully integrated stock market and the opportunity to create a business monopoly across all global regions. - Shadow Activity ( Patch 1.3 ): A small update adds new points of interest to the world map, expanding the player's ability to influence the current state of affairs in both the corporate and social spheres. - Big City Life ( Patch 2.0 ): The largest update, introducing RPG elements to the game. Players will be able explore three sprawling megacities, each filled with engaging story-driven missions.

About

The Icarus Protocol

Features
Read full description

Aether-Gen is under a Level 5 quarantine. The facility is sealed, the AI has taken control, and Kael Maren—the only specialist left inside—is waiting for your signal. In The Icarus Protocol, you are the specialized response handler tasked with guiding Kael to safety. Through a high-stakes terminal interface, every command you send and every choice you make will determine if Kael lives to see the extraction team—or becomes another casualty of the facility. Key Features: Trust and Health Mechanics: You begin with 50 Trust and 100 Health. Every decision impacts these vitals; pushing Kael too hard or losing his confidence will lead to a permanent "System Death". Branching Narrative: Navigate a complex node graph where your choices create unique paths. Will you search for manual releases, risk the hazardous chemical spills, or cut through the dangerous laser labs?. The Sub-Net: Gain access to the facility's internal servers. Read through 10 private staff emails and decrypt 5 restricted files to piece together the dark history of the program. Uncover the Truth: Solve puzzles to unlock the ARCHIVE and discover the horrific reality behind Subject Zero and the true nature of the Icarus Protocol. Real-Time Suspense: Experience the tension of the descent with system gates and timed events that keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you be the lifeline Kael needs, or will the ARCHIVE rewrite your memory too?

Screenshots

The Artman4 screens
The Icarus Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Icarus Protocol at 13.0 against The Artman's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Artman versus The Icarus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ArtmanThe Icarus Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB17 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperValentyn DmytriievAdrian Pulbere

In-app purchases

None

The Artman

No in-app purchases

None

The Icarus Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Artman free?
The Artman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Icarus Protocol free?
The Icarus Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Artman or The Icarus Protocol have ads?
Neither The Artman nor The Icarus Protocol shows ads.

Other comparisons