Rank 01Why this
Shares base building with Novus Inceptio.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- 2016
Games like Novus Inceptio
- 16 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Novus Inceptio also play
The closest matches to Novus Inceptio: Force of Nature, Out of Reach, Outpost Zero, Keplerth, and How to Survive 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Novus Inceptio.
- $1.64 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Shares base building and procedural generation with Novus Inceptio.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2019
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Keplerth
Why this: Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Novus Inceptio.
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Soulash 2
Why this: Shares generational progression and base building with Novus Inceptio.
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FortressCraft Evolved!
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Novus Inceptio.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Novus Inceptio
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- 2Out of Reach
Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Novus Inceptio.
- 53% of 1,061 reviews
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- 18Planet Explorers
Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Novus Inceptio.
- 60% of 3,861 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: McMagic Productions
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- 48% of 740 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Blueprints found in anomalies
- Crafting broken down to the root
- Every item is interactable
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Novus Inceptio at current Steam store prices.
Dig or Die
Why this: Shares base building and procedural generation with Novus Inceptio.
ArkCraft: The Rebirth of the World
Why this: Shares base building and resource gathering with Novus Inceptio.
Don't Starve
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Novus Inceptio.
The Survivalists
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Novus Inceptio.
Wayward
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Novus Inceptio.
Mist Survival
Why this: Shares base building with Novus Inceptio.
About Novus Inceptio
The closest matches to Novus Inceptio: Force of Nature, Out of Reach, Outpost Zero, Keplerth, and How to Survive 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Novus Inceptio is your kind of game, the closest matches are Force of Nature, Out of Reach and Outpost Zero — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its base building and blueprint system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Novus Inceptio: Warning: This is an Early Access game! Welcome to an enigmatic world, where a new gaming experience in exploring, building and surviving is waiting just for you. Experience a sandbox world with survival elements, and join us in creating a full version of the game.
Is Novus Inceptio worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 48% of 740 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Blueprints found in anomalies
- Crafting broken down to the root
- Every item is interactable
- Generational time scale matters
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“You claim you not making money or enough to matter, but you expect ppl to pay for something you have all but abandoned. If you were actually working on this game then ppl would be interested in playing, but they aren't paying for a dead…”
“Do not buy. Its again a failed EA. Dev himself said that development is suspended indefinetly. (He also says he plans on finishing it, but that seems more to be a statement so people still buy this game). Almost no progress in the last 2…”
People who play it also play: Force of Nature, Out of Reach, Outpost Zero
Frequently asked about Novus Inceptio
Can I run it?
How much does Novus Inceptio cost?
Novus Inceptio is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Novus Inceptio?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Novus Inceptio are Force of Nature, Out of Reach, Outpost Zero.
Who developed Novus Inceptio?
Novus Inceptio was developed by McMagic Productions.