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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Gnomes down to the 23 that fit the “Casual” category. Farm for your Life, Plants vs. Zombies and Bloons TD 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gnomes.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2025Dev Dystopian
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Within the “Casual” category, the closest game to Gnomes is Farm for your Life — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Plants vs. Zombies and Bloons TD 6 follow close behind.

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The best casual games like Gnomes

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gnomes. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Farm for your Life
Farm for your Life
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualCozyDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 638
Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Your community was taken down by a heavy storm which caused an apocalypse and unleashed the living dead. Together with the other survivors, it is your task to rebuild and to allow that sustainable life can still be assured.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone79Progression40Visuals37Setting0
#2Plants vs. Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalDarkCasualCozy
Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, real-time strategy and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

This is a casual tower defense game from the PopCap Games studio. The main characters are homeowners who, with the help of plants, protect their garden from the invasion of zombies. The game was ported to all kinds of consoles, including mobile platforms. In Plants vs.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: setting and visuals.

It predates Gnomes by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone76Setting0Visuals0
Bloons TD 6
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalCasualHardcoreCozySandbox WorldManagementIsometric
Steam👍 97%· 386KRAWG👍 81%· 208
Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Tone78Combat59Progression49World46Visuals43
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#4Unholy Heights
Unholy Heights
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCozyCasualNarrativeBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10
Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, tower defense planning and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation! The Devil has converted a tenement building into monsters-only housing, and has big plans for the future. Sucker monsters into moving into your building, charge them rent and keep them happy by buying them furniture.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: world and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
StrategyTower Defense
SoloHardcoreNarrativeCasualFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 92IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

The world's most devilishly addictive defense game is back - welcome to Kingdom Rush: Frontiers! Bigger and badder than ever before, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is a whole new level of the furiously fast, enchantingly charming gameplay that made the original title an award-winning hit.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: combat.

It predates Gnomes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals84Tone70Setting53Combat0
#6Ultimate Arena
Ultimate Arena
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21
Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Gnomes, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and historical setting, while skipping tower defense planning

Many will enter, one will win. It has taken a few millennia for the art of the arena to be perfected, but we've finally done it. Ultimate Arena puts you in charge of the greatest battle royale, the one that you pick who fights and the conditions they fight under. Take charge by setting up landmines, deploying care packages, and initiating arena events.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals80Tone78Genre50
#7Dwarfs!?
Dwarfs!?
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56
Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and visual topdown, while skipping turn-based strategy

Dwarfs!? is a two-dimensional RTS developed by Power Of Two. ###Gameplay The players control a mining colony of dwarves, who dig for treasures. The players have to mine the resources and to protect the colony from environmental hazards, such as water and lava and different enemies.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World84Visuals62
Craft The World
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualHardcoreSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157
Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World86Setting65Progression60Tone54Game mode35
Kingdom: Classic
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualNarrativeProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2
Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World74Visuals57Tone48
iBomber Defense Pacific
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalCasualHardcoreMelee
Steam👍 83%· 593RAWG👍 19%· 42
Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

iBomber Defense Pacific is the sequel to the original iBomber Defense. It is the second part in this tower defense series designed for mobile devices. ###Premise The game is set during the World War II. Unlike the original game, the sequel shifts its attention to the Pacific Theatre.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat82Tone62Setting0Visuals0
Atom Zombie Smasher
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalDarkCasualProceduralSandbox WorldIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KRAWG👍 36%· 101MC75
Year 2011Dev Blendo GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

The game is a real-time strategy from the independent studio Blendo Games. The main task is to save as many people as possible from the advancing horde of zombies.

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Combat75Tone52Visuals37Game mode24
Go Home Dinosaurs!
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualCozyFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 623MC79
Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and historical setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs! Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone63Setting58Visuals57
Zombie Pirates
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualDarkFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 58%· 60
Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Help Smilin Jack O'Hurlihan, Esmeralda, and Dr. Theopolis defeat Gruesome George, an army of undead, giant monsters, and the mysterious Red Widow! Featuring nail-biting boss battles, swashbuckling adventure, and a horde of undead buccaneers, Zombie Pirates will send a shiver right down to yer timbers!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Stacklands
StrategyColony Sim
SoloCasualCozyProceduralFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60
Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomes: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy and visual 2d, while skipping tower defense planning

Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. For example, dragging a 'Villager' card on top of a 'Berry Bush' card will spawn 'Berry' cards which the villagers can eat to survive!

Where it drifts furthest from Gnomes: visuals.

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Desktop Dungeons
StrategyTycoon / Management
SoloCasualHardcoreProceduralFantasyManagementIsometric
Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2
Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Gnomes: roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping tower defense planning

FREE GAME UPDATE! Desktop Dungeons: Enhanced Edition. More ways to die horribly in 10 minutes or less. The award winning quick-play puzzle roguelike is now packed with new content, new classes and a new way to play: Compete against your friends in the seeded Daily Dungeon!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gnomes.

It predates Gnomes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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