Ark Nova

Dire Wolf Digital

4.92

1,448 reviews

10,000+
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$10.99

Plan, Build, Conserve

4.92 · 1,448 reviews · 10,000+ downloads

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Ark Nova brings the acclaimed board-game experience to Android, inviting players to plan, build, and conserve a modern zoo. With regional board rankings in DE (#4), FR (#5), and AU (#5) and sustained interest reflected by 10,000+ total downloads and 850 in the last 30 days, this premium title delivers depth, strategy, and replayability for enthusiasts.

Pros & Cons

Depthy, strategic zoo-building with a conservation focus
High regional rankings (DE, FR, AU) indicating broad appeal
Large card set and varied components (255 cards)
Distinct five-action card system enabling varied play

Premium price point (not free-to-play) may deter casual players
Steeper learning curve due to the strategic depth and card interactions

About Ark Nova

Ark Nova is a board app developed by Dire Wolf Digital.

How many times has Ark Nova been downloaded?

Ark Nova has been downloaded 14 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 850 times. It is ranked #9 in board.

What is the rating of Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is rated 4.92 out of 5 stars, based on 1.4 thousand ratings.

Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $10.99 to download. The last update was on June 21, 2025.

What are the requirements for Ark Nova?

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play June 2025.

Description

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:

BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.

ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.

CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).

ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.

SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.

With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

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More data about Ark Nova

Price	$10.99
Total downloads	14 thousand
Recent downloads	850
Rating	4.92 based on 1.4 thousand ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	N/A
APK size	N/A
Number of libraries	?
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Ark Nova has been downloaded 14 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 28 downloads per day.

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Comments on Ark Nova for Android

★★★★★ Tim Knasel · Jul 4, 2025

It's a really nice engine building game. The action system really works well with the cards, workers, and tiles.

★★★★☆ Johnatan Gonzalez · Jul 6, 2025

Love the game in general (physical, BGA adaptation and now mobile digital), however, about 90% of the time I am unable to play a game against an AI as the starting cards don't show up after selecting which board to start with.

★★★★★ Matthew Dolman · Jun 28, 2025

Great app version of a great board game. This implementation is easy to use and has lots of functionality right out of the box

★★★★★ George Havvas · Aug 30, 2025

The first tutorial is done, and it plays exactly like the board

★★☆☆☆ Brady England · Jun 20, 2025

Great game and tutorial, but unplayable due to tiny text and tiny buttons that are so small they are hard to press.

★★☆☆☆ Joshua Gouge · Jan 4, 2026

I'd planned on not purchasing any more of these games because none of them fit the screen of my phone. I figured I'd try this newer game, simply getting a refund if it also didn't fit. I started the game and was extremely happy I was still seeing the game fit the screen perfectly... I turned off the game and the reasonable time to get a refund pass me by. I turned on the game today, happy it seemed to still fit. That is, up until the 2nd scene of the tutorial, and also during every game.

★★☆☆☆ Florian Hohenleitner · Oct 27, 2025

Pretty awful adaption of an amazing board game. There are certain scenarios, e.g. when you draw a card and need to discard when you can't open other board elements properly as they won't show since the card discard logic seems to take priority. On mobile almost unplayable. No fun. I'd recommend playing in BGA instead.

Google Play Rankings for Ark Nova

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Rank	Country	Category	List
43	Austria	Games	Top Paid
9	Italy	Board	Top Paid
11	Belgium	Board	Top Paid
11	Czech Republic	Board	Top Paid
11	India	Board	Top Paid
11	Portugal	Board	Top Paid
11	Saudi Arabia	Board	Top Paid
12	Poland	Board	Top Paid
13	Austria	Board	Top Paid
13	Switzerland	Board	Top Paid

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