Nova Lands

2D base-building game with helper bots and island exploration

BEHEMUTT · Published by HypeTrain Digital · Released Jun 22, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 3,535
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 15; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Dec 20, 2023

What is Nova Lands?

In this 2D base-building and automation game, you land on a new planet and gather resources to build a base and unlock technology. Helper bots run production chains while you explore other islands, meet fellow arrivals, and choose whether to fight or appease dangerous creatures.

For you if...

+you prefer approachable automation over complex factory planning
+you like exploring between base-building tasks
+you enjoy a relaxed pace without time pressure

Not for you if...

−you want combat to be the main focus
−you dislike gathering and crafting as the core loop

What players say

89% of 3,535 reviews are positive

Players praise the accessible automation and satisfying early progression. The most common complaint is that later production requires long waits; players also report cramped building space and occasional stuttering or automation bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

Nova Lands system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Win 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 850 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 24
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, German, Korean, Traditional Chinese.