Underplayed Gems

Gnomes (2025)

Gnomes cover
Developer
DYSTOPIAN
Publisher
DYSTOPIAN, Gamersky Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 1,775 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A strategic turn-based tower defense roguelike with colorful yet dark pixel art, combining base-building and survival elements in a colony sim.

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What players say

Players praise the blend of tower defense and rogue-like elements, noting distinct gnome types and varied strategies. Some find the end game too punishing, and a few report a memory leak. The game is compared favorably to Bloons, Plants vs. Zombies, and Kingdom Rush.

Screenshots

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