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Games like Ark Nova

Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

Strategyby Dire Wolfreleased Jun 20, 2025
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Top 12 games similar to Ark Nova

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    Wingspan

    Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

    IndieStrategy
  2. 2

    Clank!

    Burgle your way to adventure in the award-winning board game!

    Strategy
  3. 3

    Root

    Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

    IndieSimulationStrategy
  4. 4

    Concordia: Digital Edition

    Concordia is a strategic, Euro-style board game. 🏺 Players take the roles of powerful Roman merchants and follow the Roman expansion with their trade routes, franchises, and production houses. 🏛️

    CasualIndieStrategy
  5. 5

    Gem Rush

    The well-loved board game comes to Steam. This mountain is rich in mystic gems. Combine gems to open up new rooms, providing new ways to dig up gems. Race against other players or race together against the clock to dig the greatest mine in this fast-paced, easy-to-learn strategy game.

    CasualIndieStrategy
  6. 6

    Through the Ages

    Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil

    IndieStrategy
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    Barrage

    Embrace the technological evolution and build up your hydroelectric empire in Barrage, a turn-based strategy game where players compete to build majestic dams, exploit the power of running water, and bring their faction to victory!

    Strategy
  8. 8

    Terraforming Mars

    The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

    Strategy
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    Caverna

    Caverna is the digital adaptation of the board game of the same name created by Uwe Rosenberg developed by "Lookout Games". It can be played with 1-7 players.

    CasualIndieStrategy
  10. 10

    Codenames

    Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does.

    CasualIndie
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    Solium Infernum

    Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?

    IndieStrategy
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    Twilight Struggle

    Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

    SimulationStrategy

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