# Games like Ark Nova

> The closest matches to Ark Nova: Wingspan, Through the Ages, Terraforming Mars, Concordia: Digital Edition, and Root. 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. [Wingspan](https://imho.run/games/1054490/wingspan) — Shares turn based strategy with Ark Nova. 6,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054490/)
2. [Through the Ages](https://imho.run/games/758370/through-the-ages) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 942 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758370/)
3. [Terraforming Mars](https://imho.run/games/800270/terraforming-mars) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Ark Nova. 3,440 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/800270/)
4. [Concordia: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/1450330/concordia-digital-edition) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Board Game, like Ark Nova. 109 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450330/)
5. [Root](https://imho.run/games/965580/root) — A frequent pick in Ark Nova players' libraries, and another Strategy. 3,117 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/965580/)
6. [Gaia Project](https://imho.run/games/1516400/gaia-project) — Also Tutorial and Board Game, like Ark Nova. 144 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1516400/)
7. [Everdell](https://imho.run/games/1722840/everdell) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 369 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722840/)
8. [Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked](https://imho.run/games/3124340/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) — Shares card based combat and build variety with Ark Nova. 666 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124340/)
9. [Dune: Imperium](https://imho.run/games/1689500/dune-imperium) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Ark Nova. 2,127 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689500/)
10. [Evolution Board Game](https://imho.run/games/469800/evolution-board-game) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 235 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469800/)
11. [Ticket to Ride®](https://imho.run/games/2477010/ticket-to-ride) — Shares card based combat with Ark Nova. 664 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477010/)
12. [Armello](https://imho.run/games/290340/armello) — A frequent pick in Ark Nova players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,464 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290340/)
13. [Nexus 5X](https://imho.run/games/1983990/nexus-5x) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Ark Nova. 717 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/)
14. [Dominion](https://imho.run/games/1131620/dominion) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Tutorial, like Ark Nova. 1,597 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1131620/)
15. [Clank!](https://imho.run/games/1722870/clank) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 366 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722870/)
16. [Solium Infernum](https://imho.run/games/1893810/solium-infernum) — Shares turn based strategy and resource management with Ark Nova. 1,067 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1893810/)
17. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — Same contemplative mood as Ark Nova. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
18. [The Witcher Adventure Game](https://imho.run/games/303800/the-witcher-adventure-game) — Shares card based combat and resource management with Ark Nova. 555 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/303800/)
19. [Brass: Birmingham](https://imho.run/games/1287920/brass-birmingham) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 347 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1287920/)
20. [Charterstone: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/1046660/charterstone-digital-edition) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Board Game, like Ark Nova. 196 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046660/)
21. [Drop Duchy](https://imho.run/games/2525310/drop-duchy) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 1,463 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525310/)
22. [Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/3290350/eclipse-2nd-dawn-for-the-galaxy) — Shares resource management with Ark Nova. 71 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290350/)
23. [Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1466860/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition) — Same epic mood as Ark Nova. 27,761 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/)
24. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Shares turn based strategy with Ark Nova. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)

## 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=2438990&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2438990&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2438990&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2438990
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2438990
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Ark Nova

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

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2438990
- **Developer:** Dire Wolf
- **Publisher:** Dire Wolf
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Turn Notifications, Online PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 20, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2438990/ark-nova)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2438990&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438990/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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