Yes—if you mean Novus by JiddlerStudios (Steam app 2334680), its Steam listing still offers a “Play Game” action and marks it “Free To Play” as of 7 October 2026. Steam also lists “Online PvP,” so multiplayer is part of the game’s advertised features. That does not confirm that matchmaking is working or that enough players are online now. The game is VR Only.
Which Novus is this?
This answer covers Novus by JiddlerStudios, the VR shooter listed as Novus on Steam, app 2334680. The developer, app ID, and VR-shooter description distinguish it from Novus Inceptio, a separate game. The latter’s official site describes it as back in active development, while a 30 May 2026 developer post says it is now single-player and its planned multiplayer is not coming. Those updates do not describe JiddlerStudios’ game.
Novus Inceptio’s official site and its 30 May 2026 developer post are relevant only for distinguishing the two titles.
Does Novus still work on Steam?
On 7 October 2026, the Steam store page for JiddlerStudios’ Novus displayed both “Play Game” and “Free To Play.” That is evidence that the title remained listed with an access action on that date; it is not a hands-on test that the game launched successfully or that online services were operating.
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Does Novus support multiplayer?
Yes, by design: Steam lists “Online PvP,” and the developer’s description says players shoot other players to get kills. The listed mode is online player-versus-player; the available information does not establish co-op or other online modes.
The developer also describes in-game proximity voice chat. That is a feature claim in the Steam description, not independent confirmation that voice chat works in every current match.
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A feature listing cannot establish whether servers are reliable, matchmaking succeeds, or enough players are currently online. Steam’s English listing showed 12 user reviews and 66% positive on 7 October 2026, but review totals and sentiment are not player counts and do not indicate current match availability.
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Steam labels Novus “VR Only.” Its listed VR support includes OpenXR, SteamVR, and Oculus Touch, and its minimum requirements call for a broadband internet connection. You need a PC VR headset compatible with your PC and software setup; the listing does not verify every headset model or configuration.
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The developer describes hand-based movement: bounce off the ground or use a dash, then shoot other players. Check the game’s Steam requirements and your headset manufacturer’s compatibility information for your particular PC setup.
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What the listing can—and cannot—tell you
- Developer and publisher: JiddlerStudios is listed as developer and Jiddler as publisher.
- Release date: 28 March 2023.
- Access shown on 7 October 2026: “Play Game” and “Free To Play.”
- Advertised online mode: Online PvP.
- Operational status: the store page does not report current player activity, matchmaking success, or server uptime.
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