Trollheim Gnomes Map and Minimap — What the Playtest Has
No corner minimap in the Trollheim Gnomes playtest say players and video; a separate full map exists with some quest markers. No compass yet.
Source: TROLLHEIM: GNOMES — Steam announcements & store page (cited in article)
November 2026 technical playtest — UI may change before Early Access.
Is there a minimap in Trollheim Gnomes?
No corner minimap, according to multiple playtest players:
| Source | What they said (paraphrase) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Steam — BarblessTV | No minimap in the corner, no quest markers, weak onboarding | 2026-11-13 |
YouTube — Quiet Emerald (sqsxnDF91_A, at about 1:15:35) |
Group asks “why is there no mini map?” while exploring |
A reply on the same Steam thread (2026-11-13), attributed to the team in that thread, says the lack of minimap is intentional for immersion. That is design intent described there, not a promise for Early Access.
Is there a world map?
Yes—a full map screen exists, separate from a HUD minimap.
| Source | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steam — Chashmodai (minimap thread) | Quest gnome in a tree shows on your map; prefers a compass over a minimap |
| YouTube — Quiet Emerald | Notes an NPC “on the map” during the second quest (at about 1:09:00) |
| Official — 2026-11-12 known issues | Bug reports should include map view screenshots for bad spawns |
Use the map to plan biome hunts—for example pine and fir twigs when fir twigs crowd your spawn area.
Is there a compass?
Cited sources do not show an on-screen compass in the playtest. Steam players request a Skyrim-style compass (same minimap thread, amades and Chashmodai, 2026-11-13). That implies it is not implemented in the cited build—verify in your UI before you hunt for a craftable compass recipe.
How do you navigate without a minimap?
Player-suggested tactics (mix of sources):
- Open the full map before every outbound trip; set a mental heading from terrain color (pine vs fir).
- Co-op spotters — one player maps while others gather (co-op multiplayer guide).
- Landmark breadcrumbs — lit beds, torches, or builds on climb routes (beginner guide for playtest limits).
- If you clip into terrain, one Steam feedback thread asks for a stuck-character button, which suggests the build has none yet. Use the feedback channels on join the playtest to report it.
What might change before Early Access?
Developers already collect minimap vs compass feedback. Expect changes. Re-check this page after the next Steam announcement (join the playtest).
Sources and last checked
| Evidence | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Minimap / onboarding complaints | Steam | https://steamcommunity.com/app/4139890/discussions/0/565925045474712682/ |
| Map + quest icon | YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsxnDF91_A (at about 1:09:00, 1:15:35) |
| Map screenshots in bug reports | Official | 2026-11-12 playtest announcement |
Last checked: 2026-11-15.
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