In a gaming landscape currently saturated with Lethal Company-esque clones, Burglin' Gnomes, which launched on the 10th, has managed to carve out its own niche, securing a spot near the top of the global charts to the delight of the player base.

The premise is straightforward: you and up to four friends take on the roles of fragile, pint-sized gnomes invading human homes to pilfer belongings. You are under the thumb of the 'Great Gnome,' who demands a specific quota of loot. Fail to deliver? You face the sack—or, in a mechanic that feels suspiciously reminiscent of Lethal Company, a one-way trip into the void of space.

Where it diverges is in its environment and the nature of your antagonists. Your primary threats are gargantuan humans—specifically, gun-toting pensioners—and everyday hazards. You’ll need to utilise your diminutive stature to squeeze through drainage pipes or skulk in shadows, but even the family cat poses a lethal threat. That said, it isn't all just stealth; you can manipulate the environment or seek out friendly NPCs to spark chaos and turn the tables on your foes.

Early Steam reception has been 'Very Positive', with 86% of the 790 participating users giving it the thumbs up. Players are clearly charmed by the chaotic multiplayer hijinks, the absurd premise of gnome-based larceny, and the wobbly physics engine. The expanded content compared to the demo, including new zones, gadgets, and a base upgrade system, has also been well-received. However, it isn't all golden; users have pointed out a significant spike in difficulty due to an overabundance of hostile creatures, alongside some rather nasty bugs—like clipping out of the map or items refusing to function—and a death penalty that feels a touch too punitive.

Elsewhere on the charts, the Final Fantasy franchise is seeing a surge thanks to some heavy discounting, with both Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth hitting their lowest prices ever. Meanwhile, EA Sports FC 26 has climbed to the number one spot, no doubt riding the wave of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup which kicked off on the 12th.

Looking at the top 20 for daily peak Concurrent Players, Rust has climbed to 147,961 as the weekend approaches. The momentum from its recent update—which overhauled character models and added new gear—is still very much alive. As for Taskbar Hero, it is agonisingly close to the 500,000 Concurrent Players milestone, sitting less than 5,000 away.