Can my PC run Ark Nova?

Use the MyRigCheck compatibility checker for Ark Nova to get an FPS estimate at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K against your CPU, GPU, and RAM. Start the check at https://myrigcheck.games/check/ark-nova--1.

What are the Ark Nova minimum system requirements?

The minimum PC requirements for Ark Nova are: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB storage.

What are the Ark Nova recommended system requirements?

For 1080p 60fps on Ark Nova, the recommended specs are: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better, Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB storage.

Game

Ark Nova

Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

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01Overview[n=4]

01IGDB RatingN/A

02Popularity Score45

03Steam Reviews92% positive

04Peak CCU115

02Metadata[n=4]

01Release DateJun 20, 2025

02Game TypeOther

03Steam App ID2438990

04IGDB ID338156

Taxonomy

Genres2

Strategy
Card & Board Game

Compatibility

Requirements

Compatibility

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System Requirements

PC Minimum

Minimum — at a glance

CPUUnknown

RAM4 GB

Storage2 GB

OSWindows 10 (64bit version only)

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Memory: 4 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

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Reviews & Pricing

Steam Data

Steam Reviews: 92% positive (368 reviews)
Price: $17.24 (-25%)
Peak CCU: 115
Metacritic: 0

Steam Tags

Asynchronous MultiplayerBoard GameEarly AccessMultiplayer

Recommended — at a glance

CPUUnknown

GPUUnknown

RAM8 GB

Storage5 GB

OSWindows 10 or better (64bit version only)

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only)
Processor: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 5 GB available space
Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

Mac Minimum

Minimum:

OS: macOS 10.15
Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro (256 MB)
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

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Steam Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Turn NotificationsFamily Sharing

Supported Languages

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin AmericaTraditional Chinese

Steam App ID: 2438990