Is Ikariam still online?
Yes. Ikariam was online when we last checked.
Browser strategy MMO where you rule a small town on an archipelago in classical Greece. [1]
What is Ikariam?
From Wikipedia
Ikariam is a browser-based massively multiplayer online game of the strategy genre produced and maintained by German-based Gameforge AG. The game is set in the era of classical Greece in an archipelago, with players being made ruler of a small town, which they must expand and lead. Ikariam has received generally positive reviews.
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In this directory, Ikariam sits in the classic web collection and is tagged strategy (28 games), mmo (19 games) and persistent (18 games). It launched in 2008, which places it on our timeline.
Fact file
- Developer
- Gameforge
- First released
- 2008
- Genre
- strategy video game, massively multiplayer online game
- Platforms
- web browser
- Game modes
- online game
- Country of origin
- Germany
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is community-edited; corrections welcome there.
How to play
- 01Open ikariam.gameforge.com in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 02The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 03The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from ikariam.gameforge.com (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
- Not stated on the homepage.
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC | Online | 1038 ms |
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:24 UTC | Online | 1005 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Ikariam: FAQ
▸Is Ikariam still online?
Yes. At our last check on Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC, the official site at ikariam.gameforge.com responded normally (HTTP 200) in 1038 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
▸When did Ikariam come out?
Ikariam launched in 2008 (source: Wikidata).
▸Who made Ikariam?
Wikidata lists Gameforge as the developer.
▸Do I need to download anything or make an account to play Ikariam?
Ikariam is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
▸What's the official Ikariam website?
https://ikariam.gameforge.com/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
▸What games are similar to Ikariam?
If you like Ikariam, try Astro Empires, OGame, Planetarion, Travian: Legends.
If you like Ikariam
Astro Empires
Online · 356ms · astroempires.com
Free real-time space strategy MMO in a persistent universe.
#space #strategy #persistent
OGame
Online · 1256ms · ogame.gameforge.com · 2002
Space-themed browser strategy MMO from Gameforge, one of the longest-running browser games.
#strategy #space #mmo
Planetarion
Online · 343ms · planetarion.com · 2000
Space strategy MMO: mine your planet's asteroids, build a fleet and attack other players' planets.
#strategy #space #mmo
Travian: Legends
Online · 1044ms · travian.com · 2004
Persistent real-time strategy set in classical antiquity; build villages and fight other players.
#strategy #mmo #persistent
Tribal Wars
Online · 761ms · tribalwars.net · 2003
Medieval real-time strategy MMO: grow a village, conquer others and coordinate with your tribe.
#strategy #mmo #persistent
Utopia
Online · 1035ms · utopia-game.com · 1998
Fantasy kingdom-management strategy game with text-based graphics, running since the 90s.
#strategy #text #mmo