Gnomeball

Gnomeball

Sokpop Collective · October 24, 2025 · Sports, Arcade, eSports, Old School, Simulation

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Mostly Positive79% · 62
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About Gnomeball

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Gnomeball is a fast-paced soccer game where 1-4 players compete in charming miniature garden matches with smooth dribbling, tactical passing, and dynamic goal-scoring action. It combines accessible arcade soccer gameplay with skillful mechanics that reward both teamwork and individual flair.

Gnomeball is a fast-paced soccer game for 1-4 players, set in a charming miniature garden. Become a goal-scoring machine, pass like a maestro, and channel your inner Messi as you gracefully dribble past defenders!

Gnomeball — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 15, 2026
Gnomeball is a delightful little arcade soccer game that replaces professional athletes and enormous stadiums with adorable garden gnomes competing in miniature football matches. Developed and published by Sokpop Collective, this free-to-play indie sports title focuses on accessible gameplay, amusing competition, and surprisingly flexible ball-handling mechanics. Its greatest attraction comes from transforming a familiar sport into something playful without abandoning the excitement of scoring goals and outsmarting opponents. Rather than overwhelming players with complicated systems, the game embraces straightforward entertainment, making it particularly appealing to anyone searching for a lightweight sports experience with plenty of personality. The gameplay centers on fast-moving soccer matches that accommodate one to four players. Despite its simple appearance, the available mechanics provide opportunities for creativity and skill development. Players can perform low kicks, send the ball flying through the air, execute headers, and use carefully timed dribbling techniques to maneuver around defenders. These different actions encourage experimentation instead of relying entirely…
3 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 17, 2026
criminally unpopular. Gameplay depth is insane for this scope. Controls are snappy and sharp. genuine etalon for an indie game.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended May 28, 2026
stars bugs scored 30 headers but the 10 headers star wont unlock if not it would have been a positive review
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
Gnomeball is a really cute little football game that I found much more fun than I expected. The idea is basically football played by tiny gnomes in a miniature garden, and the whole thing has a very playful feel to it. I liked the simple presentation because it gives the game a lot of charm without getting in the way of the actual matches. It feels like the sort of game I can pick up quickly and start having fun with almost immediately. The controls are simple, but there is more to the football than just running around and kicking the ball. I can kick it low or high, head it when it is in the air and use timed dribbles to get around defenders. I enjoyed learning how these different moves work because even though the basic controls are easy to understand, there is still room to get better at actually controlling the ball. Getting a good pass or pulling off a well timed dribble feels genuinely satisfying. The different pitches also help keep the matches from feeling exactly the same. Some of them have special conditions that change how I have to approach the game, which adds a little extra variety to what could otherwise become a very basic football experience. I also like that I c…
Recommended Aug 9, 2026
Very fun to play game!
Recommended Jul 11, 2026
Real easy to pick up and play, has that arcade feel

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