Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 Processeur : 2 Cores / 2.0 GHz+ Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 40 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 Processeur : 2 Cores / 2.5 GHz+ Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 40 MB d'espace disque disponible
Gnomes
Long sessions build the strongest loyalty here, with 108 players logging over 25 hours yielding a remarkable 98 percent approval rate. Overall, the community maintains an overwhelmingly positive stance backed by a 93 percent approval across 412 post-release evaluations.
What it's about: Gnomes est tower defense au tour par tour type roguelike qui se déroule dans des biomes procéduraux s'étendant à l'infini. Développez et défendez votre village dans des terres infestées de gobelins. Déverrouillez des améliorations et façonnez votre environnement pour survivre à des hordes d'ennemis.
In-game
2In players' words
2Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 153 | 139 | 5 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 32 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| Value for money | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Performance | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 69 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive the experience, accumulating 139 positive mentions out of 153 total reviews.
- Sound design resonates well with the player base, securing 14 positive mentions out of 15.
- Visual presentation pleases the community, registering 13 positive mentions out of 15.
- Pricing feels entirely fair to buyers, highlighted by 20 positive mentions out of 20.
- Content depth satisfies most strategists, counting 26 positive mentions out of 32.
Weaknesses
- Interface elements cause friction, generating 3 negative mentions and 1 mixed mention out of 8 total feedback points.
- Feature breadth leaves a few wanting more, resulting in 4 negative mentions out of 32.
- Initial hours show some hesitation, with the under-two-hours playtime bracket dipping to 68 percent approval across 44 reviews.
Who is it for?
Tacticians and casual roguelike fans who enjoy sinking dozens of hours into tower defense loops will find a deeply addictive management puzzle here.
Is Gnomes worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 1,784 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience, accumulating. Current price: 4,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Gnomes delivers a remarkably cohesive strategy experience that hooks players for the long haul. Minor interface hiccups hardly scratch the surface of a polished release that clearly respects its audience.
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