Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64bit version only) Processeur : Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Dire Wolf account required for online play
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or better (64bit version only) Processeur : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Dire Wolf account required for online play
Ark Nova
More than 275 players have already logged upwards of 25 hours designing sprawling conservation enclosures. This dedicated core drives a stellar 95 percent approval rating across 408 post-release reviews.
What it's about: Préparez et construisez un zoo moderne à visée scientifique pour soutenir des projets de conservation dans ce célèbre jeu de plateau de stratégie.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 105 | 100 | 2 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 34 | 24 | 3 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 30 | 22 | 3 | 5 |
| Multiplayer | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 50 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 31 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core strategic gameplay dominates the praise with 100 positive mentions out of 105 total.
- Faithful board game adaptation receives strong acclaim, highlighted by 40 mentions of adaptation.
- Audio design wins universal approval with 9 positive mentions out of 9.
- User interface organization satisfies most architects, resulting in 22 positive mentions out of 30.
- Multiplayer functionality delivers solid matches, capturing 13 positive mentions out of 17.
Weaknesses
- Technical glitches frustrate users, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 10.
- Content depth draws some critique, registering 7 negative mentions out of 34.
- Interface navigation presents hurdles for newcomers, shown by 5 negative mentions out of 30.
Who is it for?
Dedicated strategy enthusiasts and board game fans looking for a complex, rules-heavy logistical puzzle will find countless hours of engagement here.
Is Ark Nova worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 911 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core strategic gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 15,39€ (30% off).
Verdict
Ark Nova successfully bridges the tabletop and digital divide, maintaining a 94 percent positive global rating across 911 reviews. Despite minor interface and bug hurdles, the sheer depth of its strategic engine makes it a triumph for tactical thinkers.
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