Ark Nova vs Ticket to Ride®
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ticket to Ride® wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ticket to Ride® is $14.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ark Nova | Ticket to Ride® |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 63 |
| Quality | 75 | 58 |
| Value | 48 | 96 |
| Popularity | 24 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.46 | $2.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 69.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 175 | 159 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ark Nova | Ticket to Ride® |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2025 | November 14, 2023 |
| Developers | Dire Wolf | Marmalade Game Studio Ltd |
| Publishers | Dire Wolf | Marmalade Game Studio Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or better (64bit version only) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ark Nova or Ticket to Ride®?
Ticket to Ride® won the comparison against Ark Nova based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Ark Nova worth buying over Ticket to Ride®?
Based on the metrics, Ticket to Ride® won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Ticket to Ride® currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:40 PM UTC