Choose ROUNDS
Choose ROUNDS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 25,368 Steam reviews back the pick.
ROUNDS vs Gnaughty Gnomes
ROUNDS and Gnaughty Gnomes both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. ROUNDS (2021) is 5 years older than Gnaughty Gnomes (2026). Gnaughty Gnomes scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ROUNDS (96.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gnaughty Gnomes
Choose Gnaughty Gnomes if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gnaughty Gnomes launched in 2026.
Both ROUNDS and Gnaughty Gnomes sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 ROUNDS |  Gnaughty Gnomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (25,368 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Landfall | SandCastles Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ROUNDS (2021) is 5 years older than Gnaughty Gnomes (2026).
- Gnaughty Gnomes scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ROUNDS (96.1% positive).
- Gnaughty Gnomes is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than ROUNDS (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
ROUNDS vs Gnaughty Gnomes — FAQ
- Should I play ROUNDS or Gnaughty Gnomes first?
- If you want chronology, ROUNDS (2021) came out before Gnaughty Gnomes (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are ROUNDS and Gnaughty Gnomes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.