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Lightbulb Crew · Published by Lightbulb Crew · Official site ↗
Mixed — 68% positive (99 reviews) · 35 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A mysterious force of power transforms you and other highly attractive people in your area into superheroes and villains! TEXT, DATE and FIGHT your friends and enemies alike.
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Indie, RPG, Strategy · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on a strategic journey in Nova Hearts, an indie RPG from Lightbulb Crew where your interactions transform into epic battles. Choose to be a hero or villain and clash with friends in this unique blend of social drama and superhero action.
About this game
Are you ready to harness your cosmic powers? Embark on an exciting summer adventure and uncover the hidden mystery as you TEXT, DATE, and FIGHT in this turn-based strategy dating sim!
Our heroine, Luce, has returned to her hometown from the big city for the summer to escape her past, but the town of Vermillion is even more than meets the eye. No worries! Nothing like a fantastic summer vacation and some wild parties to forget all your woes right?
…That is, until a mysterious cosmic force suddenly grants Luce magical powers and a sick transformation sequence to boot! With her new powers, Luce and her friends, Will and CJ, are off to fight a strange threat as the ultimate magical girl crew and uncover the mystery of their hometown! (And maybe find love along the way!)
Enemies-to-lovers? Friends-to-lovers? Friends with benefits? Whether you want romance or friendship, there’s something for everyone! Hit up the hot singles in Vermillion and explore a variety of different relationships with friends, civilians, and even villains!
Check out the citizens of Vermillion! ✨
Uncover an exciting visual novel story where YOU make the decisions. As you embark on Luce’s journey, choose from a variety of different responses to build your relationships with different characters whether it’s in person or through text!
Live the life of a superhero! Defend Vermillion from monsters and villains with your team through exciting strategic, turn-based combat.
Power up your cosmic powers and create powerful combos with your fellow heroes to save the day! ✨
💖 Play several chapters of visual novel adventure.
💖 Choose between 9 diverse characters to befriend, date, or antagonize with otome game-inspired gameplay.
💖 Fight monsters in a strategic turn-based combat system.
💖 Text your friends, power up, and get the latest gossip through a collection of apps in an interactive phone interface.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 6950 2GB
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
New update: Story Mode and Steam Cloud Save!
Hello summer lovers,To start the school year on the right track, we're coming with an update! We've carefully read your feedback and tried to respond the best we can with an update and a few guides. We've added the Steam Cloud Save, and a "story mode" where you can't instant-win the combat!PatchnoteAddedSteam Cloud SaveDuring combat, an instant win buttonDuring combat, a new pop-upFixed/BalancingIncreased the amount of relationship points gained to unlock relationship episodes more easilyMain content videos unlocked in the gallery appUpdated credits textRemoved some extra text for some sentences in the Brazilian languageGuidesWe've also created a few guides to help you in your stellar journey ✨Relationship mechanicsIf you're curious about how the relationship system works in Nova Hearts, here are some insights and a little explanation on how to unlock some hidden selfies and hot pics 🔥Final boss fightWe heard that our last boss (whoever it is 👀) is not the easiest to beat! So here are some tips to defeat it!Fan artsWe've also seen a few fan arts that warmed our hearts, so we also wanted to share them with you 💖Pixel Art Will by LesBeanzLuce and Will by SandraLuce and Basil by SaraWe thank you for your support and very cool fan arts. Don't hesitate to write a Steam review. It helps us a lot! Have a good September everyone 👋ps: yesRead full article on Community Announcements (Lumixvaz)AnnouncementsOfficial
💖💖Nova Hearts is Now Available!💖💖
It's been a long journey for us to get to this point, and we couldn't have done it without all your support. We want to thank everyone that has stood by us to help us reach this point, especially for a passion project. We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished with Nova Hearts, and we can't wait for everyone to experience Luce's story!~ Lightbulb Crew & Shoreline GamesTo celebrate Nova Hearts' launch, we're offering, for a limited time, 15% off your purchase! But what if you want more sizzling hot content? Well, if you haven't grabbed Boyfriend Dungeon, why not do it with the bundle we launched with them! If you don't know what Nova Hearts is, here's a quick rundown!✨ What is Nova Hearts?A turn-based combat dating adventure where romance, rivalry, and heroism collide. Text, talk, and team up with allies (or enemies), master your powers, and unleash your emotions in battle.💖 Flirt, fight, and forge your fate⚔️ Turn-based combat meets deep storytelling📱 Text, date, and shape your relationshipsRead full article on Community Announcements (Vulpecula)AnnouncementsOfficial
💖Nova Hearts launches June 19th!💖
Hey folks! If you haven’t caught the news yet, Nova Hearts is launching this June 19th, on all platforms (except NS2)! We’re so excited to have reached this point and couldn’t have done it without the support of all our fans so please do leave us feedback and reviews!!!Here’s the Launch Announcement Trailer!If you need a refresher of what Nova Hearts is all about, it’s all right here (Also you can play the demo to get back into the swing of things 😉) ✨ What is Nova Hearts?A turn-based combat dating adventure where romance, rivalry, and heroism collide. Text, talk, and team up with allies (or enemies), master your powers, and unleash your emotions in battle.💖 Flirt, fight, and forge your fate⚔️ Turn-based combat meets deep storytelling📱 Text, date, and shape your relationshipsThank you and we look forward to having you all try out Nova Hearts on launch!~Team Lightbulb Crew & Team Shoreline GamesConnect With Nova Hearts🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novahearts_game/🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novahearts.game/🔹 X/Twitter: https://x.com/LightbulbCrew🔹 Discord: https://discord.gg/XVHCND2w Connect With Shoreline Games 🌊 Discord: Shoreline Games🌊 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorelinegames/🌊 X/Twitter: @ShorelineGames🌊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayShorelineGames/🌊 Website: https://shorelinegames.com/Read full article on Community Announcements (Vulpecula)Community & EventsOfficial
Nova Hearts Joins The Storyteller’s Festival
Nova Hearts is part of #TheStorytellersFestival from Feb 18–25 with @TwoHalfStudios! 💖⚔️ A mysterious cosmic force has transformed you — and other highly attractive people in your area — into superheroes and villains! Will you forge deep bonds or face off in high-stakes battles? In Nova Hearts, every text, date, and fight shapes your destiny. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44788670/664f7f4b8655f428bbe7f2954a59d0b936186ea7.gif ✨ What is Nova Hearts? A turn-based combat dating adventure where romance, rivalry, and heroism collide. Text, talk, and team up with allies (or enemies), master your powers, and unleash your emotions in battle. 💖 Flirt, fight, and forge your fate ⚔️ Turn-based combat meets deep storytelling 📱 Text, date, and shape your relationships {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44788670/7b468bf1f70361c207963df5fc46c7350cb786a9.gif ✨ The Storyteller’s Festival✨ This festival celebrates the best in interactive storytelling, bringing together over 400 games that explore romance, drama, mystery, and more. Try out demos, join special streams, and discover unforgettable stories. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44788670/8a5b174013fd3198ed71e02ac1b5331600f73b06.png Learn more about The Storyteller's Festival here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/TwoHalfStudios/sale/thestorytellersfestival2025 Connect With Nova Hearts 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novahearts_game/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novahearts.game/ 🔹 X/Twitter: https://x.com/LightbulbCrew 🔹 Discord: https://discord.gg/XVHCND2w Connect With Shoreline Games 🌊 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorelinegames/ 🌊 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShorelineGames 🌊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayShorelineGames/ 🌊 Website: https://shorelinegames.com/Read full article on Community Announcements (keith)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nova Hearts Dev Diaries Episode 2
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44788670/450174ed8e0b663ab39397fd9307c343dc23f4d8.jpg The second Dev Diary episode is now available! ✨ We chat with Keltoum Marsli (Narrative Director) and Fabien Lavrand (2D Artist) from the Lightbulb Crew team about the cast and the relationships you can experience in-game! ♥️Read full article on Community Announcements (parasolghost)
