# Games like Nova Drift

> The closest matches to Nova Drift: Neon Abyss, Glyphica: Typing Survival, Geometry Arena, NIMRODS, and Arcadium - Space Odyssey. 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. [Neon Abyss](https://imho.run/games/788100/neon-abyss) — Shares weapon synergy with Nova Drift. 3,311 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/788100/)
2. [Glyphica: Typing Survival](https://imho.run/games/2400160/glyphica-typing-survival) — Shares weapon synergy and meta progression with Nova Drift. 1,080 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400160/)
3. [Geometry Arena](https://imho.run/games/1255650/geometry-arena) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Nova Drift. 395 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255650/)
4. [NIMRODS](https://imho.run/games/2086430/nimrods) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nova Drift. 1,241 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/)
5. [Arcadium - Space Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/2352670/arcadium-space-odyssey) — Shares ship customization and meta progression with Nova Drift. 88 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352670/)
6. [Steredenn: Binary Stars](https://imho.run/games/347160/steredenn-binary-stars) — A frequent pick in Nova Drift players' libraries, and another Action. 389 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347160/)
7. [Utopia Must Fall](https://imho.run/games/2849680/utopia-must-fall) — Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nova Drift. 862 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/)
8. [Stellar Interface](https://imho.run/games/517330/stellar-interface) — Shares ship customization and endless mode with Nova Drift. 108 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517330/)
9. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — A frequent pick in Nova Drift players' libraries, and another RPG. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
10. [SNKRX](https://imho.run/games/915310/snkrx) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Nova Drift. 3,605 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/915310/)
11. [Star of Providence](https://imho.run/games/603960/star-of-providence) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nova Drift. 2,673 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/603960/)
12. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Arena Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nova Drift. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
13. [CRYPTARK](https://imho.run/games/344740/cryptark) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nova Drift. 729 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344740/)
14. [EVERSPACE™](https://imho.run/games/396750/everspace) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nova Drift. 5,072 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396750/)
15. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nova Drift. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
16. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Nova Drift. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
17. [Achilles: Survivor](https://imho.run/games/2922410/achilles-survivor) — Shares endless mode and meta progression with Nova Drift. 590 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922410/)
18. [God Of Weapons](https://imho.run/games/2342950/god-of-weapons) — Shares weapon synergy and endless mode with Nova Drift. 2,210 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2342950/)
19. [Airships: Lost Flotilla](https://imho.run/games/2858150/airships-lost-flotilla) — Shares ship customization and meta progression with Nova Drift. 207 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2858150/)
20. [Nautical Survival](https://imho.run/games/2860990/nautical-survival) — Shares ship customization and meta progression with Nova Drift. 141 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2860990/)
21. [Shape Shifter: Formations](https://imho.run/games/2202590/shape-shifter-formations) — Shares meta progression with Nova Drift. 220 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202590/)
22. [20 Minutes Till Dawn](https://imho.run/games/1966900/20-minutes-till-dawn) — Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nova Drift. 12,653 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966900/)
23. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Nova Drift. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
24. [Death Must Die](https://imho.run/games/2334730/death-must-die) — Shares endless mode and meta progression with Nova Drift. 13,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2334730/)

## 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=858210&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=858210&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=858210&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=858210
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/858210
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nova Drift

Nova Drift is a 2024 action indie game that channels the depth of ARPG mechanics into arcade-style space combat. Players control a bio-mechanical ship that evolves through runs, customizing it with an extensive system of upgrades and mods. The game features daily runs alongside an endless mode, with meta-progression that carries between sessions. Players describe the experience as hypnotic and intense, with builds that can become absurdly overpowered and mods combining in wild unpredictable ways. Reviewers highlight that the game is easy to pick up but hard to master, while daily runs force fresh strategies each time. The 97% positive rating from over 9,000 Steam reviews reflects sustained player engagement. Nova Drift runs verified on Steam Deck, offering solo-focused arena shooter action at $17.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 858210
- **Developer:** Chimeric
- **Publisher:** Pixeljam
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 12, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/858210/nova-drift)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=858210&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858210/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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