Comparison

Nova Drift vs Dome Keeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nova Drift

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.

Highlights
  • Roguelike space shooter gameplay
  • Deep ship build-crafting
  • Over 200 modular upgrades
  • Quick, iterative gameplay sessions
  • Randomly generated challenges
  • Permanent death
Features
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- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE - Nova Drift is a roguelike space shooter that combines classic arcade combat with action-rpg elements, emphasizing build-crafting and deep customization. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to take a build from inception to execution in a single, captivating game session. Featuring: - Quick gameplay sessions (15-45 minutes) that allow for rapid experimentation, iteration, and advancement. - Over 200 modular upgrades, unlocked over time, to create your ideal build with. Snipe, command a drone army, discharge your shields, charge up, burn enemies with your thrusters, or smash right through them... there's a way to make it work. - Modular challenge modes to unlock and activate, providing greater risk and rewards. The stakes are high, as death is permanent! - Every game is randomly generated, keeping the fight intense and unpredictable. Fight through the campaign or play endlessly... Nova Drift is created by Chimeric, with music by Miles Tilmann. Website: https://novadrift.io/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Zp2MkPJ

About

Dome Keeper

Dig for resources and relics between waves of alien attacks in this roguelike action mining game. Upgrade your dome, drill, and gadgets to survive increasingly challenging assaults. Strategize your digs and defenses to increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Resource digging and collection
  • Dome defense against alien waves
  • Unlockable upgrades and gadgets
  • Customizable keeper types and domes
  • Multiple difficulty settings
Features
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Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets. But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return - do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare for imminent attack? The choice is yours, but make it quickly! DIG Use your drill and keeper equipment to quickly dig out tunnels and explore the depths beneath your dome. Each run has its own unique, procedurally generated map filled with resources and caves to discover, along with additional gadgets to obtain. ​ DEFEND Protect your dome by operating its powerful weaponry to defend against waves of monster attacks. Upgrade, repair and repel a variety of enemy types that approach across air and ground, each with their own unique attack methods and movement patterns. DEVELOP Spend resources to unlock useful upgrades. Improve dome defences, enhance the impact of your drill, or increase movement speed – choose carefully and strategise to increase odds of survival. DISCOVER Customise your setup and find a playstyle that works for you by choosing from two unique keeper types, four different domes, and four primary gadgets. Pick a run modifier, adjust difficulty settings and discover dozens of secondary gadgets while you dig through the earth.

Screenshots

Nova Drift4 screens
Dome Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nova Drift and Dome Keeper both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Nova Drift's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dome Keeper's. Nova Drift also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nova Drift costs $9.99 and Dome Keeper $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Nova Drift's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dome Keeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Nova Drift versus Dome Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova DriftDome Keeper
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.4 (56 ratings) — better4.3 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better56.9% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#143#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size573 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperChimeric LLCRaw Fury AB

Customer experience

Nova Drift

All ratings54 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.2%

Dome Keeper

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Nova Drift

No in-app purchases

None

Dome Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Drift free?
Nova Drift costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dome Keeper free?
Dome Keeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nova Drift or Dome Keeper?
Nova Drift is rated higher. Nova Drift averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Dome Keeper averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.
Do Nova Drift or Dome Keeper have ads?
Neither Nova Drift nor Dome Keeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Drift or Dome Keeper?
Nova Drift ships an update every 10 days, and Dome Keeper every 10 days. Most recently, Nova Drift was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dome Keeper on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nova Drift or Dome Keeper?
Nova Drift currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Dome Keeper at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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