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2024 · Chimeric · Indie · Arcade

Nova Drift

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth of an action RPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Released
12 August 2024
Platforms
AndroidWindowsiOSmacOS
Genres
IndieArcade
Developers
Chimeric
Publishers
Pixeljam
Modes
Single-player
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Engine
Solar2D / Corona SDK
Age ratings
GRAC ALL
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain)
Features
Family SharingFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam CloudSteam achievementsSteam leaderboards
Time to beat
7.5hmain story46hcompletionist
›Story

Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes. Unlike many ARPGs which can absorb hundreds of hours of time, Nova Drift allows you to take a ship build from inception to execution in a single game session.

Features

Create a unique build every run. Games are quick, allowing for rapid experimentation, iteration, and advancement.

Cunning and creativity are rewarded as you chain upgrade modules for powerful synergies.

Access over 120 modular upgrades as you progress and expand your arsenal.

Build to play how you want. Snipe, command a drone army, discharge your shields, charge up, burn enemies with your thrusters, or smash right through them... there's a way to make it work.

Unlock various challenge modes, providing greater risk and rewards. The stakes are high, as death is permanent!

Every game is randomly generated, keeping the fight intense and unpredictable. Fight through the campaign or play endlessly...

Nova Drift is a living game. Frequent updates will continue to expand the depth and content of the game world.

Planned updates soon after Early Access launch:

Body Gear: Viper | Weapon Gear: Dart | Weapon Gear: Thermal Lance | Super Mod: Barrage

Weapon Mutations: each weapon type will have 1-2 variations

New Challenge Mode: Wild Metamorphosis - extremely rare mods that have a variety of powerful and/or bizarre effects

Translation into French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese & more...

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Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
macOSEarly Access27 March 2019Worldwide · Worldwide 12 August 2024
WindowsEarly Access27 March 2019Worldwide · Worldwide 12 August 2024
Android10 March 2026Worldwide
iOS10 March 2026Worldwide

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