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Digital adaptation of Ark Nova: design a modern, scientifically managed zoo to attract visitors, house animals, and fund conservation worldwide. Use 5 action cards (Build, Animals, Cards, Association, Sponsors) and 255 cards of animals, specialists, enclosures, and projects to gain fame and conservation points. Solo, online, or Pass and Play.
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Release Date

20 Jun, 2025

Publisher/Developer

Dire Wolf

Reviews

Steam: 94.20% positive (796/845)
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Current Steam price: 22.99$
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Ark Nova description

Ark Nova

Design a modern, scientifically managed zoo to help animals thrive and support conservation projects around the world. Ark Nova, originally released in 2021 by Mathias Wigge, combines rich strategy with educational themes, and this digital adaptation brings the same depth to players everywhere.

In Ark Nova you plan and build a zoological powerhouse with the goal of owning the most successful establishment. You will design enclosures, house diverse animals, and back conservation projects across the globe. Specialists and unique buildings provide powerful tools to boost appeal, scientific reputation, and overall conservation impact as you compete to collect conservation points.

The core of the game rests on 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects. Each card carries a distinct ability you can leverage to advance your zoo. Every player has a personal set of five action cards; the power of each action is determined by the slot its card occupies, shaping your strategy as the game unfolds.

  • BUILD: construct standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions to expand your zoo.
  • ANIMALS: admit new animal species and manage their housing within your grounds.
  • CARDS: draw and acquire new zoo cards, including animals, sponsors, and conservation projects.
  • ASSOCIATION: move and use your association workers to carry out diverse tasks across your plans.
  • SPONSORS: play sponsor cards or raise funds to accelerate your development and capabilities.

Ark Nova rewards thoughtful planning, synergy between buildings, animals, and projects, and careful resource management. The digital version preserves the intensity of decision‑making while offering approachable interfaces, online play, solo AI opponents, and a Pass & Play mode for couch sessions.

With high replayability and a wealth of components, Ark Nova invites repeated sessions where you chase achievements, tackle strategic challenges, and refine your approach. Track your progress toward 24 achievements, master 13 strategic challenges, and test your zoo-building prowess against AI, friends online, or in hot-seat play.