4.8
1.51K reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

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.
Updated on
Mar 5, 2026
Available on
Android, Windows*
*Powered by Intel® technology

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.9
1.09K reviews
Lukas Luef
March 6, 2026
For gameplay related critiques I'd, recommend checking out reviews of the actual board game. As for the port, it seems to be well made. The tutorial covers the most important aspects of the game (there's also an in game rulebook) and the Ai opponents seem fairly competent. My only criticism would be the presence of some UI related bugs. Nothing game breaking, but it does take away some of the games polish. If the play store let me, I'd give it a 4.5/5, but since it doesn't, 4 it is
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Dire Wolf Digital
March 6, 2026
Hello, we're glad you're enjoying Ark Nova Digital! If there are any bugs you're noticing that you'd like us to take a closer look at, we recommend sending a report via the in-game feedback tool, ideally with a screenshot provided. Thank you for playing!
Nesrie
January 9, 2026
This works so well on mobile and on tablet. The interface is smooth, but the tutorial is awful. No really. I went into the digital game having played the board game, once, and I mostly struggled with the interface. My human partner almost rage quit twice because the tutorial taught her nothing. And I did the tutorial too and yeah, it's bad. we play often now. You can mix AI with human players too in MP. It's great fun. YouTube a play through on the board game to get the nuisance of the cards.
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Dire Wolf Digital
January 7, 2026
Hello, we're glad you're enjoying Ark Nova Digital, and we're sorry to hear that the tutorial left you wanting. We'll pass your feedback along to the team. If you have any specific critiques about what could be improved, please let us know via the in-game feedback tool in the settings menu!
Darryl Thomas
March 15, 2026
Great game, the app is good as well. They've done a good job with a tricky digital conversion given the size of the game and number of tokens etc.
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