Burglin' Gnomes Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-10
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
  • Great co-op with friends
  • Hilarious and funny moments
  • Numerous bugs and glitches
  • Missing social features
  • Controls and feedback poor
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Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
73%
Unhelpful reviews
27%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
87
Negative points
47
Gameplay points
29
Perf. points
2
Rec. points
25
Misc points
0
Point
Fun and engaging gameplay
Description
Players consistently describe the game as fun, funny, and engaging, with chaotic multiplayer and humorous moments involving gnomes, rats, and grandpa.
Importance
82%
Great co-op with friends
Description
The game is praised for its co-op and multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, with many highlighting fun chaotic moments.
Importance
52%
Hilarious and funny
Description
Players find the game hilarious, with funny moments involving gnomes and absurd actions.
Importance
31%
High expected playtime
Description
Players report high playtime in the demo (20 hours) and expect 100+ hours in the full game, indicating strong engagement.
Importance
27%
Varied content and maps
Description
Players appreciate the variety of challenges, maps, beings, and tasks, with one surprised by the map scale.
Importance
26%
Best game of year
Description
Some players consider the game the best of 2026, instant game of the year, or one of the best indie games ever.
Importance
25%
Good value for money
Description
Multiple reviews mention the game is worth the money and offers good value for its price.
Importance
22%
Grandpa interactions
Description
Players mention a feeling of warmth with grandpa and enjoy running from or robbing the elderly, adding unique humor.
Importance
19%
Diverse characters and dangers
Description
Players mention other characters, animals, and more dangers, adding variety.
Importance
18%
Turkish language support
Description
Turkish language support is appreciated by players, indicating localization is valued.
Importance
13%
Potential for more maps
Description
A player sees potential for more maps with updates, indicating desire for ongoing content.
Importance
8%
Good profession system
Description
One player noted the profession system is pretty good, suggesting class or job mechanics are appreciated.
Importance
7%
Willing to buy DLC
Description
A player would buy DLC or extras, showing willingness to support the game further.
Importance
7%
Chinese localization
Description
Simplified Chinese localization is available, broadening accessibility.
Importance
7%
No VPN required
Description
No VPN needed for online play is a positive point for accessibility.
Importance
7%
Full version playable
Description
A player mentioned being able to play the full version, likely referring to demo access or early release.
Importance
6%
Custom spawn point
Description
Customizable initial spawn point is a noted feature.
Importance
6%