Lost Nova

Lost Nova

Jon Nielsen · 2022

A gentle alien world built for unwinding

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a short, cheerful space adventure centered on collecting, upgrading, and meeting quirky locals, Lost Nova delivers a genuinely relaxing escape. Players seeking combat depth, challenge, or substantial longevity should look elsewhere.

What it does best

  • A gentle alien world built for unwinding

  • A colorful picture-book look with unmistakable charm

  • Exploration turns small discoveries into steady progress

What might put you off

  • Very light gameplay and no real combat

  • Short campaign and limited post-game content

The setup

What you are walking into

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

PlatformSimulatorAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionOpen world
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