Steam app 858210 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:41 UTC
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 star across the void.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
91 months, March 2019 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Nova Drift was released on 12 Aug, 2024.
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1.0 Launch Trailer
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Vorpal Update
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Enemies 2.0 Final Update
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Early Access Launch
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Enemies 2.0 Part 2 Update
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Enemies 2.0 Update
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Ouroboros / Azimuth Update
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Genesis Update
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Wild Metamorphosis Update
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Gameplay Demo
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Ship Evolutions
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50 developer announcements, Apr 2020 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC
Hey, all! I've got a few updates for you. Games For Waves First, the WDC's World Ocean Day Steam Sale just hit and runs for a week from today. There are a lot of games, including Nova Drift, running deep sales, and a % of the profits from…
ChimericHello all,Today we are launching not one but TWO major versions that have been brewing in the beta branches for months: 1.2.37 : Save and Quit Feature + minor fixes 1.2.35 : A huge amount of fixes, tweaks, and a balance pass But of course…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, It's been a while since we dropped any news, and as usual there is a lot going on: Nova Drift Mobile - Now AvailableThe mobile version features a highly customizable touch-control scheme, mobile gamepad support, optimized…
Pixeljam GamesDear Drifters, I know I've been pretty quiet lately, but there's been a lot going on behind the scenes. I'll catch you up, and then I'd like to tell you about the next Pixeljam game, Dino Run 2, which I was a big part of way back before…
Pixeljam GamesNova Drift's new game mode, Daily Challenge is now included as a free update! But before I get into the details, I'd like to remind everyone that the World Ocean Day Steam Sale is live now.…
Pixeljam GamesI have a confession to make. I have been living a lie for far too long, and the guilt weighs on my conscience like a great, barnacled, blubbery mass. Lately, it's taken all my energy to keep my head above water, so I'm just going to spout…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, If you didn't already know, the Daily Challenge Update will launch on June 5th. It's stable and ready for you to preview in the BETA branch if you want to check it out early. Thanks to everyone that helped us shape it up over the…
Pixeljam GamesThe Kickstarter Campaign to bring the Nova Drift Soundtrack to Vinyl and Compact Disc has launched! Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/milestilmann/nova-drift-soundtrack-on-vinyl-and-cd…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, After much blood, sweat, and a few minor electrocutions, the Daily Challenge Update is ready for beta testing! Switch to the BETA branch on Steam to check it out. Here are the details: Take on a new seeded challenge each…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, I'm considering pressing up vinyl for the Nova Drift Soundtrack, but I only want to move forward on it if there is enough interest. It would not be the entire soundtrack (since it's almost 3 hours long), but probably 2 discs (4…
Pixeljam GamesMade a few changes to comply with Steam Deck verification requirements: Fixed non-value settings items getting greyed out incorrectly on Steam Deck Fixed Window Size setting being selectable on Steam Deck Fixed loading and saving settings…
Patch notesAnnouncing our latest Steam Bundle: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/52ed2fd2748cdcb3a46f8845b28b5a2be993fe80.png Genome Guardian is a criminally underexposed game and I aim to do something about it. It's a perfect fit alongside Nova Drift, so…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, This update focuses on achieving two main goals: Offering an even smoother experience on Steam Deck than we already do, and preparing the game for porting. While there are many optimization challenges associated with porting…
Pixeljam Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/2d39a0d021a2a6542f5aa030e553263f072d0160.png Nova Drift's Free Demo Is Now Available! If you're one of the many people who have wishlisted Nova Drift, but haven't pulled the trigger, the demo is HERE. Tell your…
Pixeljam GamesDRIFT AND DRAFT Bundle I'm excited to announce the Nova Drift + Slay The Spire bundle is now available on Steam! You can get both, or you can complete the set, with a 10% Discount.…
Pixeljam GamesHello everyone, thanks so much for what has been an amazing launch. I really appreciate all the positive energy sent our way, and we're excited for what comes next. Today we've got information for you in two parts. I'd like to talk about…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, The final bug fixes from 1.0 launch are live, including the one that causes cursor drift. Other changes include Star Eater boss tweaks and updates to the way the window repositions. Full changelog here as usual…
Patch notesHello all, We just updated to version 1.09, with some small hotfixes addressing some rare crashes and bugs. We're currently testing a balance pass for the final boss, as well as a fix for the cursor drift some players are experiencing in…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/1056f41472147a3c556535d18ea4bbc4b8283b0b.jpg Early Access has finally ended... Nova Drift Version 1.0 is now available! New Features: Added a final boss(!) Added the game ending sequence, which you will encounter…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, It's been an incredible 10 year journey from a simple asteroids-like prototype in 2014 to the behemoth we have today, and we are excited to announce that on AUGUST 12, Nova Drift will reach version 1.0! If you'd like to…
Pixeljam GamesHello All, Starting this week and lasting until March 23rd, Nova Drift is discounted at an all-time-low of 65% off. Also, full release is coming up in later 2024, so the price won't be this low again for a very long time. Now is a great…
Pixeljam GamesThis update aims to balance and refine Nova Drift's rough edges before we shift focus to the game's release, which features a final confrontation, ending, and full release. Complete List of Changes…
Pixeljam Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/82417c998e40b5542827c49fb1c626af7b8a10a1.png I'm proud to announce a collaboration with Quantum Protocol, another crafty indie game by a fellow solo developer, jkong. We teamed up to bring you a unique 16-card…
Pixeljam Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/a16b931098e7b79f7812052d0acad64fe967df29.png Complete List of Changes https://steamcommunity.com/app/858210/discussions/0/3658515990056189069/ New Weapon: Swords…
Pixeljam GamesThis update introduces new alternate bosses, updates old bosses, adds 21 new Steam achievements, a glossary, several mod overhauls, and many balance changes and fixes. Complete List of Changes…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, If you can believe it, Nova Drift launched into Early Access almost 4 years ago! We always knew the price would increase a few times as we approached full release, but for some reason we never got around to it, until now...…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters! It's been awesome watching everyone's reaction to the new update! We've been reviewing all of the feedback you've given us, especially as it relates to the challenge of the last two updates, and decided that another…
Patch notesUpdated localization for Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Polish
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/3329813350eb3f7ab0a8c63e945efbc6aae60e99.png Hello Drifters, We've just launched another major update aimed at increasing build diversity and run variety. Encounter new huge bosses on your journey or jump right…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, The next major update is upon us, and if all goes as planned, it will be launching in a couple weeks. In the meantime, if you want to give it a go, head on over to the BETA branch on Steam, which should give you version…
Pixeljam Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/060062106eb6fc03187331cbf5e9e1ffdc53402f.png My drifters, it has been a long while! Too long. But I am happy to say that the radio silence has been for no other reason than that we have been working very hard. On…
Pixeljam GamesThis week we gathered feedback from players regarding the increased difficulty of the game, especially for newer players, since the Enemies 2.0 update. We agreed there was quite a bit we could do to alleviate the steepness of the learning…
Patch notesEnemies 2.0: A comprehensive overhaul to enemies and waves This is Nova Drift's largest ever update, incorporating a vast rewrite of its underlying systems. This update is the first of three parts, focusing on enemies and encounters. We're…
Pixeljam GamesOur next major update, releasing on January 18th, represents the first part of "Enemies 2.0", Nova Drift's largest ever overhaul. Enemies 2.0 will be rolled out in several parts, the first of which focuses on enemy encounters. The update is…
Pixeljam Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33285787/21c199398ddcf83ee262b3c217d07a723a8aa52e.jpg Hello players new and old, It's time to give some brand new peeks at what's coming up for Nova Drift in 2021. The full details on everything can be found at Chimeric's…
pixeljammilesThanks to everyone for their entries! Here are the official winners... please note that a single person can't win in multiple categories: WILD META FIRST PLACE: FlashBPanther - 7.46.28 - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1013064284 NORMAL MODE…
Pixeljam GamesHello everyone! While Jeffrey (Chimeric) decompresses from the incredible task of moving his entire life and family halfway across the planet, I will be helming the next major event, which will be described right after a brief message that…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, We're excited to finally launch the latest major update to Nova Drift, titled SYZYGY, which we assure you is a real word. View the PATCH NOTES for the full details of the new features and changes, but here are the highlights…
Pixeljam GamesA balance update in the BETA branch to keep you busy while you wait for the first round of enemy improvements and additions. With this update, we have switched to the new enemy "engine", so there may be some growing pains to iron out. Don't…
Patch notesHello all! We're doing a developer stream TONIGHT, Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/pixeljamgames. Come hang out with me (Miles), who is not the lead dev by any means, who will be video hosting Jeffrey, who by all means IS…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, Work continues on the upcoming update. Here is what you can expect when it drops in a few weeks: Massive balance adjustments Gear & Mod reworks Improved visual effects (more on that below) A new music track & expanded pool of…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, new and old: The last month has seen a lot of new players enter the arena, so we'd like to welcome you and make sure you know what's coming up: ROADMAP First, let's look at the big picture…
Pixeljam GamesEvery major set of new features usually requires a bit of tweaking after its release, and today we made live the latest tune-up to the Azimuth update: FEATURES Outrage Module fires in the direction of the incoming hit! Evolutionary Niche &…
Patch notesHello new and old players, STEAM AWARDS If you are enjoying the game, we'd like for you to consider nominating Nova Drift for the "Labor Of Love" award - we've been working on the game for the past 6 or 7 years, with many more to come! Make…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters! We have another group of exciting updates to share with everyone, shortly after last month's update. Here is what just went live: NEW LOCALIZATIONS Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, and Polish languages are now supported.…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters old and new, We know it's been a while since the last new content, so we are extra excited to announce the OUROBOROS Update, live as of today! FEATURES - New Body Gear: Leviathan (Nova Drift's most requested feature!)…
Pixeljam GamesUpcoming Content Jeffrey has created a large and detailed blog post about major upcoming changes and additions to Nova Drift, and you can read it here. Highlights include Enemies 2.0, the new Serpent Body Gear, the Bestiary and thoughts on…
Pixeljam GamesHello Drifters, Today we launch 0.28.12, which includes many interface and quality of life improvements as well as full support for French, Russian, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese! View the full patch notes here…
Pixeljam GamesHello players, In the experimental branch, you will find the following changes: - Traditional Chinese translation, accessible from the settings menu. Simplified Chinese is almost ready, and will be available in the next few weeks. Russian…
Pixeljam GamesHello all, A great deal of this month's work is not featured in this update, as it is part of a larger update coming in May, focusing on menu overhauls, better settings, quality of life, controls, and localization. Thank you for your…
Pixeljam GamesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Nova Drift OST | WindowsmacOS | 30 Sep 2019 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | NovaDrift.app/Contents/MacOS/NovaDrift | macos | ||
| Launch | NovaDrift.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | NovaDrift | *.ini |
MacAppSupport | com.pixeljam.stardriftmac | *.ini |
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