Trollheim: Gnomes

What is Trollheim: Gnomes?

Trollheim: Gnomes is a co-op survival crafting game set in a world inspired by Nordic folklore. As a tiny Sprýg Gnome, you explore the Dark Forest, gather resources, craft tools and build a home among mythical creatures.

Play solo or bring up to seven friends. Cold, hunger and the forest’s inhabitants shape the journey as the displaced gnomes search for their lost kin.

Trollheim: Gnomes release date

Coming soon — an exact release date has not been announced. Its first release is planned for Windows PC in Early Access.

The price has yet to be announced, although the developers have confirmed that the game will not be free-to-play. Steam currently lets players add the game to their wishlist.

Dark Forest survival and exploration

The Dark Forest is a place of tall trees, rocky terrain, caverns and varied biomes. At a gnome’s scale, even familiar parts of the landscape become places to climb and explore.

Survival involves responding to challenges such as cold and hunger. The Steam page describes gathering resources including blueberries and twigs, then using materials to craft a range of items. Detailed recipes and the full progression system have not yet been published.

Gnome crafting and treehouse building

Gathering and crafting support more than day-to-day survival. Players will be able to build homes in the forest, including among the treetops and in other natural spaces.

The developers describe options such as bridges and treehouse building, alongside processing and cooking. The full range of recipes, building pieces and progression requirements may change as development continues.

Väsen, trolls and other forest inhabitants

The forest is home to the Väsen, mythical beings inspired by Nordic folk belief. Steam names trolls, faeries and sirens among the inhabitants players may encounter.

Some inhabitants may be friendly, while others can be dangerous. The developers have described ways to interact with them, but have not published a complete list of creatures or their behaviors.

Can you play Trollheim: Gnomes with friends?

Yes. You can play solo or in online co-op with up to eight players in total. Steam also describes the solo game as playable offline.

Dedicated servers, hosting and cross-platform play remain unconfirmed. See the co-op guide for the latest multiplayer details.

Where can you play?

The first release is confirmed for Windows PC on Steam. PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions remain unannounced, and Steam Deck compatibility is unconfirmed.

Compare the platform status, review Steam requirements and demo information, or visit the official Steam page to add the game to your wishlist.

The Sprýg Gnomes and Nordic folklore

The story begins with the last Sprýg Gnomes leaving Midgård after being driven from their home by Oden and his corruption. Their journey leads them to Trollheim, a realm where beings from folklore live alongside them. The official description frames their search for lost kin as part of the adventure in the Dark Forest.

Trollheim announced the game at IGN Fall Fan Fest on October 14, 2026. Trollheim and Off-leash Interactive are developing the game together. The development team says Trollheim leads the creative direction of the world, while Off-leash Interactive leads gameplay design and engineering.

Dark Forest biomes and caves

Steam describes a procedurally grown forest sandbox, with curated biomes, scattered gnome dwellings and cave networks. A pine tree, a mossy hill or a rock becomes a much larger obstacle when viewed from the perspective of a tiny character. Vertical traversal and underground exploration are among the features described for Early Access.

The developers have not published a complete map or a list of every biome. As more areas are revealed, the Steam page and official announcements remain the best places to check which features are planned and which have changed during development.

Early Access development and updates

The initial Steam launch is planned for Early Access. This means the developers intend to continue building the game with player feedback after its first public release. Their current estimate is that Early Access will last around 12 to 18 months, although they say the schedule can change.

The team plans to expand the Dark Forest with additional biomes, Väsen, crafting and building options, and deeper systems. Priorities will depend in part on development and community feedback. Details and timing for individual additions remain to be announced.

Steam wishlist and PC system requirements

Steam lists preliminary PC requirements, including 16 GB of memory, DirectX 12 and 15 GB of storage at minimum. The recommended specification lists 32 GB of memory. Requirements may change as development continues.

Add Trollheim: Gnomes to your Steam wishlist for a notification when it becomes available. A technical playtest is listed separately. Demo availability and progress carryover have not been confirmed.

Before playing the survival crafting game

Steam lists Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i7-3370K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card among its minimum specifications. It also lists a broadband connection for network features. Refer to the official store for its complete and most recent requirements, including the recommended processor and graphics card.

If you plan to play with friends, the confirmed player limit is eight people in total. The developers have yet to explain the complete process for creating or joining a session, including whether a dedicated server or lobby browser will be available. Their FAQ suggests using community channels to find other players while those details are being developed.

Players interested in trying the game before release should check the official Steam listing for the current technical playtest. A playtest is a development test with its own access conditions and may have features disabled. The developer FAQ treats demo plans as a separate question and does not yet confirm a demo, its availability period or whether progress would carry forward.

English is currently listed on Steam for the interface, audio and subtitles. The developers say they will announce further language details closer to release. Controller support and achievements are also awaiting more information. These details can change during development, so check the store page and developer FAQ before making plans around a particular feature.

Looking for the RuneScape location?

Trollheim is also the name of a mountain area in Old School RuneScape. This guide covers Trollheim: Gnomes, the Nordic folklore survival game announced by Trollheim and Off-leash Interactive.

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