Nomad Survival

Nomad Survival is a time-based roguelite where you control a character through waves of enemies while their abilities attack automatically. Enemies approach from all directions, and their types and behavior change with each passing minute in predictable patterns. You collect experience to level up, then gain a new ability or improve one you already have. You can take as many abilities as you want, and non-passive abilities gain bonus effects at levels 5 and 10, with 10 as the maximum level.

Characters and abilities

Each character has an exclusive Weapon Skill that shapes their playstyle. You can specialize these skills through branching Weapon Skill Evolutions, and choose a Heritage that further changes how a run plays. For example, Nomad grants an extra reroll on level-up, while Poxbringer converts all damage into damage-over-time.

The game includes 3 characters, with 6 more to unlock, along with 17 active abilities and 19 passive abilities. You can also upgrade more than 20 stats and choose from 1 Heritage, with 8 more to unlock.

Maps and challenges

The four maps differ in more than difficulty and enemy density: each has unique events that complicate a run, as well as four unique boss encounters that call for changes in strategy. Each map also has two challenges that offer a different twist on its gameplay.

The first map lets you experiment with stats while taking on its challenges. The second is significantly harder, with tougher opponents, events and bosses. The game focuses on finding builds that feel powerful and fun without making play too easy.

Other features

You can adjust game speed at the Level Selection screen, choosing 50%, 100%, 150%, 200% or 300% speed. Five pets can assist in battle, each with different perks and a skill tree. The game also includes more than 100 achievements, some of which unlock new features.