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Ark Nova player count chart
Ark Nova has a small but active player base. 190 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2024
Ark Nova monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 168 | -1.18% | 281 |
| October 2026 | 170 | -1.16% | 290 |
| September 2026 | 172 | +2.7% | 304 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -2.63% | 296 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -7.03% | 304 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +29.25% | 327 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -5.24% | 253 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -12.75% | 267 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -17.74% | 306 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +8.77% | 372 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +29.55% | 342 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -7.37% | 264 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +13.55% | 285 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +10.57% | 251 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +0% | 227 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -1.3% | 227 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -7.26% | 230 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +15.89% | 248 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +14.44% | 214 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -8.78% | 187 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -7.24% | 205 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +2.31% | 221 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -14.29% | 216 |
| December 2024 | n/a | n/a | 252 |
How many people are playing Ark Nova?
190 people are playing Ark Nova on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,094 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 225 players. Today's peak is 7% below its 30-day average daily peak of 242.
Ark Nova player count trend
Over the last 30 days Ark Nova averaged a daily peak of 242 players, up 1% compared with the 30 days before (240). Its highest point this month (290) is 2% above the same period last year (285). In its first month after release (Dec 1, 2024) it peaked at 252 players. Today's player count is 51% of its all-time peak of 372, set on Feb 1, 2026.
Best time to play Ark Nova
Based on the last 14 days, Ark Nova is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 43% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Ark Nova players by hour and weekday
When Ark Nova has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Ark Nova
Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.
- Developer
- Dire Wolf
- Released
- Dec 1, 2024
- Genre
- Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages
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Ark Nova price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Ark Nova costs $22.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Ark Nova reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Ark Nova on Twitch
Twitch category "Ark Nova", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Ark Nova achievements
Ark Nova has 31 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 31.1% of them; the rarest, Ultimate Legendary Feat, is held by 1.4% of players.
BenefactorMake 5 or more donations in a single game67.7%
Expert PlannerScore a single enclosure with 3 different kiosks65.4%
ConservationistWin a game with more than 20 conservation62.6%
ResearcherHave more than 5 research icons in play61.8%
PopularityGet to the top of the reputation track61.5%
Warm and FuzzyFill a Petting Zoo enclosure with animals55.9%
Mega ZooFill your entire zoo53.3%
Well ConnectedFill all your partner zoo and university slots51.2%
All HandsPlace all four workers in a single round49.6%
Feather and ScaleBuild both a Reptile House and Large Bird Aviary in a single game46.7%
AquaticHave 6 or more water icons in your zoo in a single game37.4%
Zoo AcademyComplete the Tutorial35.7%
Hug EnthusiastAfflict opponents with Constriction 5 times35.6%
WealthyGenerate 50 or more income in a single break34.7%
VenomousAfflict opponents with Venom 5 times33.1%
Wildlife RehabilitatorRelease 15 animals into the wild31.8%
DiversificationHave one of every animal type and continent icon in play30.6%
ThiefSteal from opponents using Pilfer 5 times30.4%
RockyHave 6 or more rock icons in your zoo in a single game29.4%
HypnotistUse Hypnosis on opponents 5 times21.4%
CompetitorWin an online game18.9%
ChallengerComplete all normal challenges10.4%
Unfair AdvantageDefeat an unfair difficulty AI9.5%
Ultimate ChallengerComplete all hard challenges6.1%
ResilientWin a game with a malus5.9%
Expert ManeuverDefeat an expert difficulty AI4.6%
Ultimate Unfair AdvantageDefeat three unfair difficulty AI in a single game4.2%
Ultimate CompetitorWin 25 online games2.9%
Legendary FeatDefeat a legendary difficulty AI2.6%
Ultimate Expert ManeuverDefeat three expert difficulty AI in a single game2.4%
Ultimate Legendary FeatDefeat three legendary difficulty AI in a single game1.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Ark Nova news and patch notes
- Sep 17, 2026 The Second Ark Nova Digital Championship Test Event is Now Live!
- Sep 12, 2026 The Ark Nova Championship Test Event #2 Begins on Thursday!
- Aug 27, 2026 Announcing the Ark Nova Digital Championship Series!
- Aug 27, 2026 Ark Nova Digital 1.1.1 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Jan 26, 2026 Steam Board Game Fest!
- Jul 7, 2025 Ark Nova Digital 1.0.3 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Jun 25, 2025 Ark Nova Digital 1.0.2 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Jun 19, 2025 Ark Nova Digital 1.0 Patch Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Ark Nova FAQ
Is Ark Nova dead?
Ark Nova has a small but active player base. 190 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Ark Nova?
190 people are playing Ark Nova on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 225 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Ark Nova?
Ark Nova reached its all-time Steam peak of 372 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2026.
Is Ark Nova growing or declining?
Ark Nova is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 242, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Ark Nova most active?
Ark Nova usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Ark Nova cost?
Ark Nova costs $22.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Ark Nova has been on Steam?
We have not seen Ark Nova discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $22.99.
Is Ark Nova on sale right now?
No, Ark Nova is at its full price of $22.99 on Steam right now.
Is Ark Nova good?
Steam players rate Ark Nova Very Positive: 92% of 368 reviews are positive.
When did Ark Nova come out?
Ark Nova was released on Steam on Dec 1, 2024.
Who made Ark Nova?
Ark Nova was developed by Dire Wolf.
Is Ark Nova still worth playing?
Ark Nova has a smaller but active community on Steam today (190 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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