Underplayed Gems

Union of Gnomes (2024)

Union of Gnomes cover
Developer
Hoolignomes
Publisher
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 359 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quirky, challenging tactical deckbuilder where you lead a gnome uprising with experimental card synergies and a fairy tale atmosphere.

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What players say

Players are split on Union of Gnomes. Many praise the art style, humor, and fairy-tale premise, but a recurring complaint is the grind: players say progression hits a wall early and requires excessive replaying to unlock upgrades. Some also dislike the forced deck dilution from an upkeep mechanic and question the variety within runs.

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