Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Gnomes.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like Gnomes
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Gnomes also play
The closest matches to Gnomes: Dwarf Fortress, Against the Storm, From Glory To Goo, Drill Core, and EcoGnomix. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares roguelite progression and procedural generation with Gnomes.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Shares tower defense and base building with Gnomes.
- $7.79 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 04 
Drill Core
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Gnomes.
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EcoGnomix
Why this: Shares base building and turn based combat with Gnomes.
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Emberward
Why this: Shares tower defense and combo based combat with Gnomes.
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Border Pioneer
Why this: Shares economy management and tower defense with Gnomes.
Rank 08 
Thronefall
Why this: Shares tower defense and procedural generation with Gnomes.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Gnomes
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Shares roguelite progression and procedural generation with Gnomes.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: DYSTOPIAN
- Price: $2.99−70%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 1,327 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Challenging achievements to pursue
- Classic maze building tower defense gameplay
- Classic tower defense mazing feels fresh and strategic
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Funny
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Gnomes.
Worms
Why this: Same funny mood as Gnomes.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Gnomes.
Module TD. Sci-Fi Tower Defense
Why this: Same retro mood as Gnomes.
The Settlers: New Allies
Why this: Shares economy management and base building with Gnomes.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Gnomes, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Dwarf and Turn-Based, like Gnomes.
Outpost
Why this: Shares tower defense and base building with Gnomes.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Gnomes.
The Tenants - Free Trial
Why this: Also City Builder and Economy, like Gnomes.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Against the Storm
Why this: Shares roguelite progression and procedural generation with Gnomes.
Drill Core
Why this: Shares tower defense and base building with Gnomes.
EcoGnomix
Why this: Shares base building and turn based combat with Gnomes.
Thronefall
Why this: Shares tower defense and procedural generation with Gnomes.
About Gnomes
The closest matches to Gnomes: Dwarf Fortress, Against the Storm, From Glory To Goo, Drill Core, and EcoGnomix. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gnomes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dwarf Fortress, Against the Storm and From Glory To Goo — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and funny, and single out its achievement hunting and backtracking. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Gnomes is a 2025 strategy game combining turn-based tower defense with roguelike progression. Players build, farm, and defend settlements while exploring procedurally generated biomes that grow more complex as they advance. Reviewers highlight the classic maze-building tower defense gameplay, noting the combination of combo-based combat and economy management creates fresh strategic depth. Players describe the experience as funny and lighthearted, with humorous gnome and goblin designs that add charm to the fantasy setting. The game emphasizes backtracking and faction variety, offering challenging achievements and deep tower-relic synergies for players seeking strategic depth. Available for $9.99, Gnomes runs Playable on Steam Deck and holds a 96% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews.
About Gnomes: Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde
Is Gnomes worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 1,327 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 70% off, now $2.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Challenging achievements to pursue
- Classic maze building tower defense gameplay
- Classic tower defense mazing feels fresh and strategic
- Deep tower relic synergies and strategic depth
People who play it also play: Dwarf Fortress, Against the Storm, From Glory To Goo
Frequently asked about Gnomes
Can I run it?
Does Gnomes run on Steam Deck?
Gnomes is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Gnomes cost?
Gnomes is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gnomes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gnomes are Dwarf Fortress, Against the Storm, From Glory To Goo.
Who developed Gnomes?
Gnomes was developed by DYSTOPIAN and published by DYSTOPIAN, Gamersky Games.