Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 112 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 98 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Controls: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 428 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise22% are divided11% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
112 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lost Nova, developed by Jon Nielsen and published by HopFrog, is a quietly charming indie adventure that blends exploration, light resource management, and character-driven storytelling into a warm and inviting experience.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
98 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its accessible mechanics, endearing characters, and vibrant presentation create a memorable journey that feels personal and inviting.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
39 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The specific style of cartoony visuals and oddball NPC dialogue, as well as the pacing, remind me a bit of Cozy Grove, and I suspect if you like the aesthetics and vibe of that game you would enjoy this one too.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Outstanding features include the ridiculously catchy soundtrack and the pretty graphics, but even though there were some nice moments involving characters, there could have been more.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Perfect for casual gamers as there's not a terrible amount of difficulty.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Steam deck: Again, some visuals are small, but I generally found the controls fairly intuitive and worked well on deck.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay112 reviews
Story98 reviews
Graphics39 reviews
Audio15 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Players complain
Controls100% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.49.
4 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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