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Nova Island

Nova Island

Card Battle Strategy

237 ratings
96 reviews
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🃏 Card
🏰 Strategy
Free
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Released
August 5, 2021
Updated
October 1, 2026

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Developer

Thirteen Games, LLC
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About

Engage in strategic card battles with cute anime-inspired characters. Collect friends, powers, and skins while competing in PvP matches or embarking on an adventure. Build decks and master unique playstyles.

✓Collectible card battles
✓Strategic deck building
✓PvP and PvE modes
✓Character collection
✓Cosmetic customization
✓Daily challenges
✓Draft mode
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What users say about Nova Island

Reviews of Nova Island are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.3/5 from 237 App Store ratings. What users like most: unique gameplay mechanics, appealing art style and animations. Top complaints: excessive reliance on RNG, repetitive and swingy gameplay. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨Appealing art style and animations
  • 💰Completely free-to-play, no pay-to-win
  • 🕹️Engaging strategic depth
  • 🌟Underrated and deserves more attention

Negative things

  • 🎲Excessive reliance on RNG
  • 🔁Repetitive and swingy gameplay
  • 🕰️Slow progression and grindy unlock system
  • ⚖️Unbalanced card/character power levels
  • 🐛Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
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What's New in Nova Island

1.9.4

October 1, 2026

Explore the Island, discover new cards, and compete to be the best!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

75 Island Credits

75 Island Credits

Events

Read more about Happy Birthday Nova Island
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Happy Birthday Nova Island

Collect new exclusive Anniversary Items!

Aug 13, 2026 — Sep 3, 2026

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Anniversary Week is Here

Play challenges & claim gifts all week!

Aug 7, 2025 — Aug 21, 2025

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Read more about Black Friday Event!
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Black Friday Event!

Specials features and brand new Emotes

Nov 25, 2024 — Dec 2, 2024

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User reviews

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Nice!

Once you get the hang of it it’s pretty fun! I wish there were more events or mini games to play rather than online matches. Would also be nice for more tasks added to get more rewards.
ICink cat

Best Game Yet!

I can’t believe it exists for so long and I’m just discovering it now, it’s really fun and doesn’t feel like it’s rushing you to pay to win, the art style is awesome and very appealing, just an overall great game that really makes you think…hope it will get the exposure it deserves ✌🏼
EGEnter The Gold

Lovely and fair

Love this game, so unique , unlike any other card game have played, very fair and based on skill not on other factors
SSingesabre

Offline Version

Will there be an offline version of this game in the future? I enjoy it a lot and would like an offline, paid, and full version of this game in case it ever gets taken off from the App Store in the future.
GGlimpglamp

Why

I am the player named unique I love it because most cards I like Joe the bear
S1Saudi lav 1
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Soft-locking tutorial

Bug

Inconsistent performance on some devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Offline mode or paid full version

Feature

Ability to play with friends

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More character/card customization options

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Improved tutorial and onboarding experience

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FAQ

What is Nova Island?

Nova Island is an anime-inspired collectible card battle strategy game. It offers a blend of strategic gameplay, chance, and adventure, allowing players to collect characters, powers, and cosmetic items.

What are the key features of Nova Island?

Key features include strategic card duels, collecting over 100 cards and 1500 cosmetics, quick PvP matches, a single-player adventure, daily challenges, and a fast-paced draft mode. Players can also customize their characters with unique skins.

How does Nova Island make money?

The game is free to play and offers in-app purchases. Players can use winning Tokens on Vending Machines to collect rewards and unlock new cards, and purchase cosmetic items.

Can I play Nova Island with friends?

Yes, you can play quick matches with friends and compete against players from around the world in online Ranked Matches. There is also a growing community on Discord where you can discuss tips and tricks.

What kind of content can I collect in Nova Island?

You can collect over 100 cards, including 8 unique 'Pros' with distinct playstyles, and over 70 'Friends' with cute animations and customizable skins. There are also over 1500 cosmetic items available.