Ars Notoria

Ars Notoria

Early access since Nov 2025

Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Learn six distinct schools of magic, gather resources, build your base, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. You are the one destined to change the kingdom.

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Evaluation

Ars Notoria entered Steam Early Access on November 27, 2025, developed by a two-person studio (Carlos and Alex). At launch, the developers explicitly outlined a roadmap of planned features including additional world regions, an expanded storyline, new playable factions, more crafting professions, a Guild system, and a fully standalone Mage class with its own skill tree and progression. Since launch, the game has received a consistent stream of updates. On January 30, 2026, the developers posted a status update confirming active focus on gameplay fixes and new content, specifically calling out the upcoming elemental Stave skill tree. That skill tree arrived on March 19, 2026 (Build 0.4.1.0). A major multiplayer improvement update followed on April 27, 2026. The Apothecary & Alchemist Update — introducing new crafting tools, potions, poisons, powders, and over 18 new resources — shipped on May 27, 2026. Build 0.4.3.0 on June 25, 2026 added more alchemy content including grenades, shard deposits, and new spells. The most recent update on July 19, 2026 (Build 0.4.3.1) added custom Waystones, a new quest, a new enemy type, and new dungeon content. The game is actively being developed with major content and feature updates arriving roughly every one to two months since launch. The large-scale announced goals — new factions, regions, story expansion, Mage class, Guilds — have not yet shipped, and the developer has shown no indication that development is winding down.
Evidence
Build 0.4.3.1 adds custom Waystones, a new quest, a new enemy type (Gatekeeper), and new Ancient Vault dungeons — the most recent developer communication.
news post · Jul 19, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Build 0.4.3.0 adds the Alchemist's Athanor, a full set of craftable grenades, new shard deposits, elemental rune spells, and new runestones.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Lilith Games
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Blending classic gameplay elements like building, crafting, and survival, it invites you on a journey filled with wonder, mystery, and discovery.

Venture out alone or team up with friends to explore a land full of secrets and danger. Build your base, gather resources, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. Whether you prefer to go solo or fight alongside allies, the game delivers a complete and rewarding experience.

Vast World, Survival Evolved

  • Explore a dangerous open world filled with forests, fields, dungeons, and more, where breathtaking landscapes shaped by magic await discovery.

  • Delve into shadowy depths and frozen caverns, traverse ancient magical ruins and the hidden lairs of bandits, confronting a wide variety of Enthralled along the way.

  • Face intense boss fights against colossal, corrupted creatures that threaten to bring ruin to the world.

Master Magic, Lead Your Squad

  • Learn six distinct schools of magic: Fire, Frost, Poison, Lightning, Chaos, and Holy. Each brings unique spells and playstyles.

  • Combine magical sigils and traits to craft spells that suit your fighting style.

  • Imbue your gear with magic and elemental powers to enhance your effectiveness in battle.

  • Build a team of adventurers with varied fighting styles, weapons, and roles. Switch between them during battle for fluid, tactical combat.

Join Factions, Grow Your Influence

  • Align yourself with various factions and rise through their ranks to expand your influence across the kingdom.

  • Assign faction members to handle essential tasks like gathering resources, guarding outposts, crafting equipment, or researching new technologies.

  • Each faction offers unique questlines and branching narratives, with your choices shaping the future of the kingdom.

Gather, Build, and Prosper

  • Build and upgrade your base using a wide range of structures and materials. Customize patterns and colors to create your ideal refuge, fortress, or outpost.

  • Streamline routine tasks with automated systems that help your settlement grow while you focus on exploration and combat.

  • Use global resource storage to keep materials without overloading your inventory, and access what you need anytime, anywhere.

  • Tame wild creatures or summon arcane companions using magic or skill, and gain allies that aid you in harvesting, defense, or battle.

Adventure Together, Fight Side by Side

  • In online co-op mode, team up with friends to explore the world of Ars Notoria.

  • Share the journey as you experience story quests, conquer dungeons, build a dream base, and shape your own epic tale together.

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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