Goblin_Gnome_Horn

Goblin_Gnome_Horn

Released May 2025

A 2D side-scrolling action game with hand-drawn graphics and a fun, surreal world view.

91% positive · 161 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Steam $3.99
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Evaluation

Goblin Gnome Horn launched on May 22, 2025 as a compact, self-contained casual action game estimated at about 2 hours of playtime. In the weeks following launch, the developer shipped bug fixes and added English language support (June 2025). On May 22, 2026 — the game's one-year anniversary — the developer released a major update adding a new boss battle and additional challenging mini-games unlocked by achieving S ranks in existing content. This anniversary update represents the most substantial post-launch content addition to date. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced roadmaps or future content plans, and no developer statements indicating further updates are in the works. The game appears to have reached a complete and polished state with this anniversary update as its final significant addition.
Evidence
1st Anniversary Update shipped, adding a new boss battle and challenging mini-games tied to S-rank unlock conditions.
news post · May 22, 2026 source content shipped
high
Anniversary update details confirmed: new boss battles and mini-games accessible after S-rank achievements in work tasks.
news post · May 22, 2026 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Publisher
kawashiri_kodama
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

"Goblin Gnome Horn" is a casual 2D side-scrolling action game.

Players control a small goblin named "Nekbi" and aim to defeat the Demon King by collecting acorns through various mini-games such as "chopping firewood" and "cleaning the toilet."

Game Contents

"Labor" - Simple mini-games such as only clicking or only moving up, down, left and right.

"Battle" - Side-scrolling action battles against the demon king.

Play Time

It is estimated that it will take about 2 hours to complete. It can be enjoyed casually.

Labor (Mini-game)

・There are a total of 6 types of labor (mini-games).

・You can earn acorns depending on how well you do in the mini-games.

・If you get an S rank in a mini-game, you'll get a lot of acorns and new mini-games will be unlocked. Aim to get an S rank.

Trading (shop)

・You can purchase equipment and skills with acorns.

・You'll need a lot of acorns to purchase powerful equipment, so play the mini-game multiple times.

Battle

・The only enemy is the Demon King. He is in the next room, so you can challenge him anytime and as many times as you like.

・The game is cleared when you defeat the Demon King.

- Left click to attack, right click to parry.

・You can recover stamina by consuming acorns.

・It's up to you whether you defeat the Demon King by working hard and using strong equipment, or by using your own strength.

▶︎Text can be switched between Japanese and English.

▶︎Gameplay can be streamed.

Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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