# Games like Nova Lands

> The closest matches to Nova Lands: Forager, Outpath, Satisfactory, Nova Lands: Emilia's Mission, and Tinkerlands. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Forager](https://imho.run/games/751780/forager) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 13,308 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751780/)
2. [Outpath](https://imho.run/games/2237970/outpath) — A frequent pick in Nova Lands players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,560 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2237970/)
3. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
4. [Nova Lands: Emilia's Mission](https://imho.run/games/2083040/nova-lands-emilia-s-mission) — Also Automation and Crafting, like Nova Lands. 389 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083040/)
5. [Tinkerlands](https://imho.run/games/2617700/tinkerlands) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Nova Lands. 727 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2617700/)
6. [AutoForge](https://imho.run/games/1960480/autoforge) — A frequent pick in Nova Lands players' libraries, and another Action. 286 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1960480/)
7. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Nova Lands. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
8. [Factorio](https://imho.run/games/427520/factorio) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Nova Lands. 114,794 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/)
9. [Prospector](https://imho.run/games/1928080/prospector) — Also Robots and Automation, like Nova Lands. 55 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928080/)
10. [Autonauts](https://imho.run/games/979120/autonauts) — A frequent pick in Nova Lands players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,010 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979120/)
11. [The Survivalists](https://imho.run/games/897450/the-survivalists) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 2,979 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/897450/)
12. [The Planet Crafter](https://imho.run/games/1284190/the-planet-crafter) — A frequent pick in Nova Lands players' libraries, and another Adventure. 35,327 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284190/)
13. [ASTRONEER](https://imho.run/games/361420/astroneer) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 53,284 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/361420/)
14. [Crashlands](https://imho.run/games/391730/crashlands) — A frequent pick in Nova Lands players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,596 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391730/)
15. [Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1817800/oddsparks-an-automation-adventure) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Nova Lands. 1,074 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817800/)
16. [Aground](https://imho.run/games/876650/aground) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 1,150 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/876650/)
17. [Necesse](https://imho.run/games/1169040/necesse) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Nova Lands. 11,720 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169040/)
18. [Chocolate Factory](https://imho.run/games/2854710/chocolate-factory) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 78 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2854710/)
19. [Miniland Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1934040/miniland-adventure) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 87 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934040/)
20. [Per Aspera](https://imho.run/games/803050/per-aspera) — Also Base-Building and Robots, like Nova Lands. 2,488 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/803050/)
21. [TerraTech Worlds](https://imho.run/games/2313330/terratech-worlds) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 1,203 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313330/)
22. [Hydroneer](https://imho.run/games/1106840/hydroneer) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Nova Lands. 18,970 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1106840/)
23. [Blossom: The Seed of Life](https://imho.run/games/3576870/blossom-the-seed-of-life) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Robots, like Nova Lands. 441 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3576870/)
24. [Eden Crafters](https://imho.run/games/2570210/eden-crafters) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Nova Lands. 1,054 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2570210/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1501610&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1501610&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1501610&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1501610
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1501610
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nova Lands

Nova Lands is a strategy and simulation game set across multiple islands where players build automated production chains. The core loop involves exploring the environment, gathering resources, and designing factory layouts that operate without time pressure. Players unlock blueprints that enable unlimited crafting possibilities once acquired, while logistics drones automate the transport of materials between production facilities. Spaceship upgrades extend the progression system, giving players continued goals throughout the long campaign. Reviewers highlight the automation optimization as deeply satisfying, while players describe the overall experience as atmospheric and relaxing. The pixel art style and open-world island setting provide a charming backdrop for the resource management and base-building mechanics. Available for $19.99, the game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 90% positive rating from over 1100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1501610
- **Developer:** BEHEMUTT
- **Publisher:** HypeTrain Digital
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 22, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1501610/nova-lands)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1501610&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501610/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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