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games like

Nova-111

Nova-111 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Strategy, Tactical - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Nova-111

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art
South Park: The Stick of TruthPure Optimization · comedy turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Minor damage rolls; encounters are otherwise fixed

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy behaviour

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Terraria cover art
TerrariaPure Optimization · 2D sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

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Hitman: Absolution cover art
Hitman: AbsolutionPure Optimization · stealth action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Cover stealth, point-shooting, and tighter action sequences

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Gothic II cover art
Gothic IIPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Directional melee timing against tough fauna

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Slime Rancher cover art
Slime RancherPure Optimization · farming sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Vacuum aiming is gentle.

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Cult of the Lamb cover art
Cult of the LambPure Optimization · roguelite management

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Roguelite combat needs decent dodges.

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Greedfall cover art
GreedfallPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy patterns

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Neighbours from Hell cover art
Neighbours from HellPure Optimization · stealth puzzle game

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Routine unknown on first attempt, then converges

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Dungeon Keeper 2 cover art
Dungeon Keeper 2Pure Optimization · dungeon management

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Hero waves and rival keepers run on scripts.

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Valkyria Chronicles cover art
Valkyria ChroniclesPure Optimization · tactical RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 8) - Unit positioning, class use, and turn routing dominate

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Planet Coaster cover art
Planet CoasterPure Optimization · theme park tycoon

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Guest mood noise is low and quickly mappable

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Game details

Released
2015
Developer
Funktronic Labs
Platforms
PS3, PS4, PC, Mac, WiiU, Vita, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
74/100
IGDB users
70/100
PuzzleStrategyTacticalAdventureIndieActionScience fiction