Nova Drift Reviews

This game is cocaine. If you're hesitating pressing the buy button, don't.

I love these old-school space shooters, and this is a great homage to the old greats, while injecting fresh DNA into the formula, progression, roguelike elements, etc.

This game is a hidden gem! The visuals are amazingly crisp and colorful, and killing enemies and collecting XP is so satisfying. There are tons of unique builds in this game with totally different gameplay loops, which adds variety to each run since you get to build up your abilities from scratch each time as you unlock more loot. People of any skill will be able to enjoy the game, it's easy to win a run on the starting difficulty but modifiers and endless mode are a great challenge. Highly recommend.

i used to enjoy playing this game but now its hell to play, i can't go a single run without it suddenly forcing me to use my mouse to fire/move my ship towards.

This is a charming game that can be chill or frenzied, depending on options you select and the builds you pick. Great challenge scaling options, game mode diversity, and different build archetypes are available. The physics of the game are also fun to get to know. Enemies are also great!

Very good Asteroids grand grand grand grand grand child. Great replayability with many possible aproaches for the run. Controls require quite a bit of getting used to, but when you do, it's super fun. For players with controller I highly recommend setting steering to directional, as it was then when I "popped off". This can be my second best "infinite replayability" game after Isaac. EDIT: I actually was not able to touch another game before 100% Nova Drift. Holy shit. What a quality game. GG devs!

Perfect game to play 2 or 3 runs of, get your space explosion fix, and put down again until your next hit of the good stuff. S tier. 4.5 of the 5 voices in my head concur.

It took me a few tries to get into it. The first few times it just seemed like too many choices, and it wasn't clear what applied to what- give it a chance if you're not understanding the 'overwhelmingly-positive' rating at first. Once it catches... it's a hoot. It does not control with the traditional twin stick mechanics, and ultimately that is for the best, for this game. Trust. But at first, I was like... why are you making this harder than it has to be? There is a purpose. I prefer the mouse for controls- another piece that takes a little getting used to, as it feels different from other games that 'look like it.' But, now I'm quite addicted :)

This game is quite fun, just a typical roguelike but in space with unique bosses and enemies, just have some fun trying to break the game

Absolutely Addictive Space Evolution! Nova Drift is hands down one of the most satisfying roguelike shooter I've ever played. THe core concept is brilliant - you're not just piloting a ship, you're evolving a living, biomechanical organism that grows stronger with every choice. What makes this game special is the incredible build variety. Every upgrade matters, and the modular system lets you create wildly different playstyles. Want to be a tanky, shield-focused behemoth? Go for it. Prefer glass cannon speed builds? The game supports that too. The mod trees create meaningful choices where every decision shapes your run. The gameplay loop is perfectly addictive: defeat enemies -> collect orbs -> evolve -> become more powerful -> face tougher challenges. The difficulty scaling with Elite and Champion enemies keeps you on your toes, and the reroll system means you can actually work toward the build you want. Movement feels incredibly smooth and responsive - essential for a game where "always moving" is key to survival. The shield mechanics add great tactical depth, and learning when to engage vs. when to drift away creates genuine skill expression. This is the kind of game where you tell yourself "just one more run" and suddenly it's 3 AM. If you enjoy roguelike, space shooters,or just want something with incredible replay value, Nova Drift delivers in spades. Highly Recommend!