Nova Drift

Nova Drift

Ship-crafting arcade combat

54 ratings
54 reviews
$9.99

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This roguelike space shooter blends arcade combat with RPG elements for deep ship customization. Evolve your vessel through rapid gameplay sessions, experimenting with over 200 modular upgrades to craft unique builds and dominate unpredictable, randomly generated challenges.

Roguelike space shooter gameplay
Deep ship build-crafting
Over 200 modular upgrades
Quick, iterative gameplay sessions
Randomly generated challenges
Permanent death
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What's New in Nova Drift

1.2.374

April 30, 2026

- Fix for when playing Draft, the upgrade button would be incredibly overscaled causing player to inadvertently open the upgrade screen - Fix for construct buttons deploying more than 1 with the same tap - Fix for a crash when having Blades or Swords

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User reviews

Awesome Game!

Tried the light and bought the full version. Love the neon style, graphics, etc

The touch controls on an iPhone is definitely hard to play as your thumbs are covering the screen.

Definitely takes some time to get used to moving and turning.

One feature I’d request is to save iCloud save, so I don’t need to redo the unlocks.

Cheers
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Needs Dynamic/Floating Joystick

It’s a great game for the most part. I love space shooters and the wide variety of upgrades give it a lot of interesting replay value.

However, the controls are just frustrating if you aren’t using a gamepad. The game desperately needs a dynamic / floating joystick option (that appears where you place your finger). I just do not have the skill to be able know exactly where the joystick is on the screen to accurately manipulate the controls with any kind of accuracy. And accuracy is required to get anywhere with this game.

Developers, please add this as a controls option in the future. It will drastically improve the experience.
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Nyooom

We nyoooming with this one

Good but…

I love this game but sometimes the waves (specifically 1-20) feel very similar. It Also needs more specific paths for specific builds such as the carrier. I really like the bosses, you guys did well. it also needs an increased frequency of singularities.

Response from developer

Glad you're having fun! If you turn on some Challenge Modes, you can skip most of those starting waves, and also increase the frequency of celestial hazards!

Amazing build diversity!

I’ve played Nova Drift since Early Access on Steam and it’s great to have it now on iOS! Customizing your ship and trying to find fun, interesting, and/or powerful combinations of upgrades gives this game incredible replayability. The graphics, sounds, and music are all beautifully done. Everything fits together really well and Nova Drift will forever stand out in my mind as an example of excellent game design.
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Response from developer

Wonderful to hear! So glad you're having a good time :)

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FAQ

What kind of game is Nova Drift?

Nova Drift is a roguelike space shooter that combines classic arcade combat with action-RPG elements. It focuses on deep ship customization and build-crafting, allowing players to evolve their ship rapidly within a single game session.

How long are gameplay sessions?

Gameplay sessions are designed to be quick, typically lasting between 15 to 45 minutes. This allows for rapid experimentation, iteration, and advancement of your ship's build.

What is the monetization model for Nova Drift?

Nova Drift is a premium application, meaning it is a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

What makes the ship customization unique?

The game features over 200 modular upgrades that can be unlocked over time. This extensive system allows for a vast array of build possibilities, from sniping to drone command to shield-based combat.

Is there replayability in Nova Drift?

Yes, Nova Drift offers high replayability due to its randomly generated game environments and challenges. Players can also unlock and activate modular challenge modes for increased risk and reward, and can play through the campaign or in an endless mode.