Stealth-action chaos keeps players engaged for the long haul, with satisfaction metrics climbing steadily as time investment increases. The game maintains a high standing with 336 positive reviews out of 400 sampled.
What it's about: Un jeu en coop en ligne dans lequel vous incarnez un gnome qui s'introduit dans des maisons et sème le chaos. Évitez le danger, réutilisez vos butins et terminez des tâches pour satisfaire le Haut-Gnome. Fabriquez de l'équipement et améliorez votre maison pour vous faciliter la vie.
In-game
« 10/10 game. my wife leave me because i play too much. i dont care, game is better than wife. you also must buy game. if you buy, we are friend. if you not like game, i not like you. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played9632« THE GNOME EMPIRE NEEDS YOU, RISE UP FELLOW GNOMES AND RAISE YOUR FIST TOWARD THE HEAVENS, SHOOT DOWN OLD PEOPLE, STEAL STUFF, ANNIHALATE SEAGULLS, END THE BLOODLINES OF DOGS AND CATS AND LAUNCH YOURSELF INTO THE STRATOSPHERE! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played3211« very funny game especially with friends, without friends its not as fun. »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played211« Stumbled across this and convinced my girlfriend to play it with me now we cant stop playing. Goofy game with glitches and bugs but its so not serious that they only add to the fun. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1« Ok this game is SO MUCH BETTER since it came out. the only thing is. its only good with like 3 or more ppl. anything lower isnt as fun »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Fun game with lots of heart, meta progression please :) »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« The demo was better than the actual game. Played the demo off and on for a week and it was great, but this just isn't it. Needs to be refined and fix a lot of bugs going on. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1« FRANCHEMENT DECEVANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trop de bugs , d'erreurs de gameplay , a revoir completement , la demo etait beaucoup mieux! trop tard pour me faire rembourser , quel dommage »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« Not enough content and full of bugs »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Somehow more bugged than the demo, not much added for now, should probably wait a bit for bug fixes and more content, still fun tho »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Ive had a lot of gamebreaking bugs, the guy very often just holds and does nothing with you walking back and forth trying to microwave you. the extract has been bugged a couple of times holding us in the tornado until i have to alt f4 »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« I like this game so far, but the lack of controller compatibility hurts! Will you please add this in the future? »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played41
In players' words
« 10/10 game. my wife leave me because i play too much. i dont care, game is better than wife. you also must buy game. if you buy, we are friend. if you not like game, i not like you. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played9632« The demo was better than the actual game. Played the demo off and on for a week and it was great, but this just isn't it. Needs to be refined and fix a lot of bugs going on. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1« THE GNOME EMPIRE NEEDS YOU, RISE UP FELLOW GNOMES AND RAISE YOUR FIST TOWARD THE HEAVENS, SHOOT DOWN OLD PEOPLE, STEAL STUFF, ANNIHALATE SEAGULLS, END THE BLOODLINES OF DOGS AND CATS AND LAUNCH YOURSELF INTO THE STRATOSPHERE! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played3211« FRANCHEMENT DECEVANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trop de bugs , d'erreurs de gameplay , a revoir completement , la demo etait beaucoup mieux! trop tard pour me faire rembourser , quel dommage »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« very funny game especially with friends, without friends its not as fun. »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played211« Not enough content and full of bugs »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Stumbled across this and convinced my girlfriend to play it with me now we cant stop playing. Goofy game with glitches and bugs but its so not serious that they only add to the fun. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1« Somehow more bugged than the demo, not much added for now, should probably wait a bit for bug fixes and more content, still fun tho »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Ok this game is SO MUCH BETTER since it came out. the only thing is. its only good with like 3 or more ppl. anything lower isnt as fun »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Ive had a lot of gamebreaking bugs, the guy very often just holds and does nothing with you walking back and forth trying to microwave you. the extract has been bugged a couple of times holding us in the tornado until i have to alt f4 »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Fun game with lots of heart, meta progression please :) »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1« I like this game so far, but the lack of controller compatibility hurts! Will you please add this in the future? »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played41
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=123
Stability / bugs
8 % pos · n=37
Content / longevity
27 % pos · n=26
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=8
Value for money
57 % pos · n=7
Performance
17 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
40 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
123
104
3
16
Stability / bugs
37
3
4
30
Content / longevity
26
7
8
11
Multiplayer
12
9
1
2
Interface / UX
8
0
1
7
Value for money
7
4
0
3
Performance
6
1
0
5
Story / writing
5
4
0
1
Graphics / art
5
2
0
3
Audio / music
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.
🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
22 % (n=37)
2-10h
88 % (n=208)
10-25h
94 % (n=124)
>25h
94 % (n=31)
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 10, 2026 · All-time low: €7.80 (Jul 18, 2026)
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Core gameplay loop drives the enjoyment with 104 positive mentions out of 123
Multiplayer sessions are a clear success, garnering 9 positive mentions out of 12
Long-term engagement is strong, as 94% of players with over 10 hours of playtime report a positive experience
Weaknesses
Technical stability remains a significant hurdle, with 30 negative mentions regarding bugs out of 37
The user interface is a point of friction, cited with 7 negative mentions out of 8
Content depth leaves some players wanting more, reflected by 11 negative mentions out of 26
Who is it for?
Players who prioritize chaotic, fun-focused cooperative action over technical polish will find the most value here. It is best suited for those willing to look past early-stage bugs to enjoy the core stealth mechanics.
Is Burglin' Gnomes worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 85% of 3,646 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay loop drives the enjoyment. Current price: 9,75€.
Verdict
Burglin' Gnomes delivers a genuinely entertaining experience that shines brightest during extended play sessions. While the current state of bugs and interface design requires patience, the foundation is robust enough to earn a Very Positive recommendation.
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