Ark Nova overview

Overview

Ark Nova comes from Dire Wolf and is published by Dire Wolf. It arrived on Steam on Jun 20, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, and DualShock Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Ark Nova's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 103 players at 10 September 2026 - 22:43:20 UTC, with a tracked peak near 297. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 94% positive across 791 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Ark Nova is available in 10 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Ark Nova has sold up to 29,140 units and has 816 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $458,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Ark Nova overview details

Ark Nova combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Design a modern zoo to help animals thrive as you support conservation projects around the world. Since its release in 2021, tabletop board game Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge has received numerous awards around the world. Now a new digital adaptation brings the strategy and science of the beloved board game to players everywhere! In Ark Nova , you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal. At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans. Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are: BUILD : Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS : Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. CARDS : Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). ASSOCIATION : Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS : Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money. With high replay…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Ark Nova is listed as a game with $22.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, and DualShock Controller Support, and is associated with Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 103 players at 10 September 2026 - 22:43:20 UTC, a tracked peak of 297, and 94% positive reviews.

Overview tags

StrategyBoard GamePvPPvEResource ManagementTabletopMultiplayerTutorialEarly AccessSingleplayerAsynchronous Multiplayer

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