Choose Burglin' Gnomes
Choose Burglin' Gnomes if you want an Action and Adventure experience. 3,652 Steam reviews back the pick.
Burglin' Gnomes vs Heist of Fools
Burglin' Gnomes and Heist of Fools sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Burglin' Gnomes (2026) is 1 year older than Heist of Fools (2027). Both support cooperative play. Burglin' Gnomes is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heist of Fools has no Deck rating yet. 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 Heist of Fools
Choose Heist of Fools if you want an Indie and RPG game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. Heist of Fools launched in 2027.
Both Burglin' Gnomes and Heist of Fools ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Burglin' Gnomes |  Heist of Fools | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (3,652 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fobri | OnlineKingdom |
Side by side
- Burglin' Gnomes (2026) is 1 year older than Heist of Fools (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Burglin' Gnomes is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heist of Fools has no Deck rating yet.
Burglin' Gnomes vs Heist of Fools — FAQ
- Should I play Burglin' Gnomes or Heist of Fools first?
- If you want chronology, Burglin' Gnomes (2026) came out before Heist of Fools (2027). 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.
- Do both Burglin' Gnomes and Heist of Fools have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Burglin' Gnomes ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Heist of Fools ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Burglin' Gnomes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Burglin' Gnomes is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Heist of Fools doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.