Find the best laptops for Ark Nova

Best Laptops for Ark Nova

Ark Nova is a game developed and released by by Dire Wolf released on June 20, 2025. Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

Laptop Requirements for Ark Nova

The system requirements are light; almost any recent laptop will work for playing Ark Nova.

The RAM requirement of 8gb is easily met, though 4gb is enough to hit the baseline.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
  • Storage space: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only)
  • Processor: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
  • Storage space: 5 GB available space

Best Windows Laptops for Ark Nova

These laptops meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.

13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-66386
Popular2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,499.99
$1,199.99
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-73301
Popular2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,599.99
$1,299.99
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-65033
2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen120hz screenHigh resolution
$2,099.99
$1,649.99
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83DL
Popular2025 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptop
$1,003.83
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83DL
Popular2025 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptop
$899.98
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83JT
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,099.99
$948.77
15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
Popular2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMTouchscreeni7 CPU
$718.95
15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
Popular2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMTouchscreenAMD CPU
$766.90
$708.00
15″
Dell LD15260-5618BLK-PUS
Dell LD15260-5618BLK-PUS
7XNTG
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin
$685.00
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$2,079.95
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,939.95
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,749.00
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Budget Windows Laptops for Ark Nova

These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.

15″
Dell LDC15250-3883BLK-PUS
Dell LDC15250-3883BLK-PUS
Y3VGT
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThinIPS screenBudget choice
$499.00
17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMTouchscreenFingerprint Reader
$619.00
17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMTouchscreenFingerprint Reader
$639.00
15″
Lenovo Slim 3 15″
Lenovo Slim 3 15″
Slim
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinSD card readerBudget choice
$1,099.99
$429.98
15″
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15
IdeaPad Slim 3
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinSD card readerBudget choice
$799.00
$479.98
15″
Lenovo 16IRH10 15″
Lenovo 16IRH10 15″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinSD card readerBudget choice
$429.99
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Mac System Requirements

Recommended:
  • Operating System: macOS 14
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB) or ATI Radeon HD 5670 (512 MB) or better
  • Storage space: 5 GB available space

Recommended Macbooks for Ark Nova

These laptops meet the system requirements stated by the developer. Macbooks with M1 or M2 CPU may require Rosetta 2 to run the game.

15″
Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
MR962LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThini7 CPUHigh resolution
$2,399.00
14″
Apple MacBook Pro 14” (2021)
Apple MacBook Pro 14” (2021)
MKGT3LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$2,499.00
15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Z18T0LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$1,438.30
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Ark Nova technical specifications for laptopArk Nova on Steam
Updated on November 5, 2026.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every laptop.