HomeNova Drift
by Chimeric, published by Pixeljam
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying
Released Aug 12, 2024 · Early Access from Mar 27, 2019 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Overwhelmingly Positive · 95% positive of 13,050 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $17.99 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 20 | Oct 22, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 38 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 38 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 25 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 41 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 31 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 29 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 49 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 32 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 32 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 68 | 7 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 510k – 1.4M | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $3.7M – $13M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 13,050 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 40–104 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
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