Notmads

Honestly incredible for a solo dev project. Notmads has a killer concept: you're a spellcaster building a base directly on the back of a giant, cute, fluffy (and killer) creature that walks around with you. It’s in Early Access, so it obviously needs some polish, but the sheer amount of features the solo developer has already packed into this is awesome. The Good stuff: Fun RPG loop: You find a variety of spell tomes that change your playstyle, and they actually level up and get stronger the more you use them. The Diablo-style gear with random stats keeps looting exciting. Great Quality of Life: There is no inventory weight limit. Harvesting resources with your mining beam feels smooth, upgrades quickly, and lets you just vaporize everything in sight without it feeling like a chore. You can also access the creature stash from anywhere, making storing and retrieving an easy task. Forgiving Crime System: Stealing is like Skyrim, but casual. If you get caught, guards actually stop chasing you after a few minutes depending on how much you took. The Dev Listens: This is clearly a dream project, not a cash grab. The developer pushed fixes and added a whole Sandbox Mode just 3 days after release because people asked for a faster pace. The Rough edges: Needs Polish: It's Early Access, so expect bugs and clunkiness here and there. Aiming Spells: Combat feels good, but it needs a crosshair/reticle on the screen to make targeting easier. A Roadmap Would Be Great: The game is super ambitious, so a public roadmap would help us see what the dev has planned next. Final Verdict: It has its rough edges, but the core game is a blast and the creator actually listens to feedback and patches the game fast. Definitely worth supporting and keeping an eye on if you like base building and ARPGs. Thumbs up.

We ended up playing for 7 hours straight on our very first session because the game constantly pushes you into doing “just one more thing.” Honestly, Notmads has a TON of potential. It starts a bit slow, but once it picks up, it builds momentum naturally and never really feels boring. The gameplay loop is ridiculously addictive. You’re constantly running around harvesting materials with this magical beam tool, leveling up your character, your creature, and upgrading the beam itself. There’s always some kind of progression happening. Combat is also a blast thanks to the magic combos and skill trees, and the gear system actually gives serious Diablo 2 vibes — stats matter, items feel unique, and equipment changes how you play instead of just being “higher level = better.” The building system was another huge surprise. It’s super modular and lets you use rounded shapes, so you can actually make unique builds instead of the usual boring square-box houses you see in every survival game. Yeah, it’s in Early Access, so you’ll notice some bugs and missing assets here and there, but the core game is already incredibly fun and the dev seems super active and passionate about the project. Performance actually shocked me. The game ran super smooth on epic settings with zero crashes, freezes, or major glitches. My only recommendation is to cap your FPS unless you want your PC to achieve orbit. Aside from that, optimization was excellent and the game never felt like it was secretly mining bitcoins in the background. A few random things: * The tutorial is kind of a mess and not very intuitive, but do the quests early anyway because they explain a lot. * The music is surprisingly good and fits the vibe instead of becoming annoying after 20 minutes. * Being able to steal literally everything from NPCs in town is hilarious. Playing with friends is pure chaos, but it definitely works solo too. Absolutely worth the price.

El juego en sí es una bestia con mucho potencial. En cuanto terminen de pulirse aspectos como el combate, la progresión y demás, estoy seguro de que se empezará a valorar como es debido. Confío plenamente en el desarrollador; el juego está mejorando muchísimo mes a mes y siempre escucha cualquier tipo de crítica constructiva que se le comenta. Recomiendo que apoyéis su desarrollo y que deis todo el feedback que podáis para que siga mejorando más y más.

[h2]Eine wirklich frische Idee[/h2] Notmads hat mich schon in den ersten Stunden überrascht. Die Grundidee, die eigene Basis auf dem Rücken einer riesigen Kreatur durch die Welt zu bewegen, ist nicht nur ungewöhnlich, sondern macht auch wirklich Spaß. Statt irgendwo ein Haus zu bauen und es nie wieder zu verlassen, zieht das eigene Zuhause einfach mit. Zudem die Möglichkeit mit zwei Zauberstäben gleichzeitig zu kämpfen ist einfach nur großartig. Die Welt lädt zum Erkunden ein, das Crafting motiviert und durch neue Materialien, Fähigkeiten und Upgrades gibt es ständig etwas, auf das man hinarbeiten kann. Wieder einmal der Klassiker: [i]„Ich mache nur noch schnell dieses eine Upgrade“[/i] – und plötzlich ist deutlich mehr Zeit vergangen als geplant. Gerade in dem Punkt bietet Notmads ein wirklich riesiges Skillpotential. (Stand 13.08.26). Der Charakter, die Zauber, das Biest, der "Magical-Beam" - all das kann separat von einander geskillt werden. Soll z.B. das Biest passiv bleiben oder mit in den Kampf gehen? Die Entscheidung liegt ganz beim Spieler. Auch das Kampfsystem gefällt mir sehr gut. Magie steht klar im Vordergrund, die Kämpfe sind flott und es gibt genug Möglichkeiten, den eigenen Charakter weiterzuentwickeln und die Zauber aus den verschiedenen Schulen auszuprobieren. Der "Magical-Beam" zum Ressourcenabbau ist zudem eine angenehme Abwechslung zu der üblichen Spitzhacke-und-Axt-Routine anderer Survival-Spiele. Auch diesem stehen, wie oben schon angemerkt, viele Skillmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung, ganz so, wie es zu dem eigenen Spielstil passt. Natürlich merkt man dem Spiel (Stand heute) an, dass es noch sehr früh im Early Access ist. Trotzdem steht hier bereits ein solides Fundament, auf dem sich einiges aufbauen lässt. Besonders positiv ist für mich die Kommunikation des Entwicklers: Im Forum bekommt man zu praktisch jedem Kommentar eine Rückmeldung. Das vermittelt den Eindruck, dass Feedback tatsächlich wahrgenommen wird und ihm das Projekt wirklich am Herzen liegt. Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn: Für mich hat Notmads aktuell etwas von Enshrouded, RuneScape: Dragonwilds und Voyagers of Nera – allerdings mit einer Grundidee, die sich deutlich eigenständiger anfühlt. Gerade die wandernde Basis sorgt dafür, dass Erkundung, Crafting und Fortschritt anders wirken als bei vielen anderen Survival-Spielen. [h3]Early Access bleibt Early Access[/h3] Bei aller Begeisterung sollte man aber im Hinterkopf behalten, dass Notmads noch sehr früh im Early Access steckt. Entsprechend sind die Inhalte aktuell noch überschaubar und man sollte nicht mit der Erwartung an ein fertiges Survival-RPG einsteigen. Außerdem scheint sich gerade noch einiges zu bewegen: Skillbäume, Spielmechaniken und Dynamiken werden anhand des Feedbacks weiter angepasst. Was einem aktuell vielleicht noch nicht gefällt, muss also nicht zwangsläufig bis zum nächsten Inhaltsupdate genau so bleiben. Für mich ist das eher ein Zeichen dafür, dass aktiv am Spiel gearbeitet wird – wer lieber ein komplett rundes und fertiges Erlebnis möchte, sollte aber vermutlich noch etwas warten.

Very fun and entertaining game, with a very eye-catching premise: building your base on top of a creature that you have to take care of and will level up. The game offers a fairly wide amount of freedom, where you can steal and interact with the town NPCs. With the time I've played, I can say I haven't found any major bugs or anything that breaks the game, just a few visual ones that don't affect gameplay at all. Plus, I played it with friends in co-op and it worked great, no stutters or connection issues; the truth is that the optimization is very well done. The building system felt very comfortable and practical. It's also good to remember that this is an indie game developed by a single person, which adds value to how well-achieved the game is for what it offers and delivers. It would be great to polish the combat a bit more, as many have mentioned, but the potential it has is huge. I recommend it to support the project in this Early Access.

ME ENCANTÓ!! El concepto de construir tu base sobre una bestia andante, que además es tu mascota/minion, la cual tiene su propio lvl y estadísticas, me pareció súper original (Tengan paciencia al principio para llegar a dicho punto porque hay que jugar aproximadamente más de 1 h, pero el tutorial/prólogo es muy entretenido y enseña muy bien las mecánicas del juego). Te invito a ver mi gameplay, sobre todo para que veas el árbol de habilidades, que es una VERDADERA LOCURA! PD: Próximamente estaré subiendo un gameplay multijugador, así que no olvides suscribirte y activar la campanita si te gusta el juego :) https://youtu.be/PwoPB4SuEbQ?si=f0CmzML06llGye-p

I love this kind of game and the reviews made me buy it ,but in my opinion theres a lot wrong. its all stuff that can be fixed in upgrades i hope but its not what i expected Maybe i will try again but for now, for me its not worth the money

This game is just so much fun! I really like the different paths you can choose in every skill tree, the main quests shows how everything works and doesn't feel like a tutorial at all! Building on the beast was a really nice experience, not having your base be in one place and just pick it up or place it down whenever you want. The build system itself still need some work, buts its still early access, I'm sure it will get better. Combat wise its fun using all different kind of spells, It has some issues like enemies moves around so much it can be hard to hit them with the ground skills. Overall this game is amazing and the fact that it's made by a solo developer makes it even better. I can see their passion in this game and all the effort you put everywhere across the game.

A brilliant concept with incredible dev support! I had the chance to play it in early alpha and now in EA. What instantly hooked me about Notmads is the unique twist it brings to the rpg and building genre: instead of setting up a static shelter, you build your entire base right on the back of a massive, wandering beast. This "living, mobile base" dynamic completely changes how you approach the game and feels incredibly fresh. For an Early Access title, it runs smoothly and functions surprisingly well (honestly better than many fully released games). But the real standout here is the developer's commitment. He is 100% engaged with the community, answering questions instantly and listening to feedback. Since the EA launch, he's been dropping fixes, tweaks, and new content almost daily. If you love survival games and want something genuinely original, pick this up. It feels great to support a project with this much dedication. Highly recommended!