What Is TROLLHEIM: GNOMES? Co-op Survival in the Dark Forest

TROLLHEIM: GNOMES is the upcoming Trollheim game on Steam (app 4139890): a co-op PvE survival crafting adventure from Trollheim, Off-leash Interactive, and publisher Fireshine Games. The store lists it under Action, Adventure, Indie, and Early Access, with status Coming soon and no price shown.

What kind of game is Trollheim Gnomes?

The Steam short description calls it a co-op PvE survival crafting adventure inspired by Nordic folklore. You explore an ancient, living forest as a tiny gnome, gather resources, craft, build a home for your gnome family among the treetops, and encounter the Väsen—mythical beings that can be friendly or dangerous. The same page states you can play solo or with up to eight players.

The longer store copy describes PvE survival where you reunite gnome companions, explore a procedurally grown forest sandbox, and face pressure from cold, hunger, and hidden threats. Building can happen in treetops, hollow logs, rock crevices, or by misty lakes.

Image: Steam store page, TROLLHEIM: GNOMES / Off-leash Interactive.

What is the Dark Forest and the World of Trollheim?

Official marketing frames Trollheim as a fantasy world rooted in ancient Nordic nature and folklore. The 2026-10-30 dev diary says the team visited Sweden’s Tiveden forest for inspiration—thick moss, tall pines, and mist—and that in-game Väsen include trolls, faeries, sirens, and gnomes, with more planned over time.

The Steam “About” text places the last Sprýg Gnomes in Midgård, driven toward Trollheim after conflict involving Oden and corruption. That page is store-authored copy, not third-party press.

For creature lore with verified sizes and story beats, see the Väsen overview and Sprýg gnomes pages.

Is this the same as Trollheim Online?

No. This wiki covers TROLLHEIM: GNOMES on Steam only. Trollheim Online is a different product; our codes page explains that official redeem codes for this game have not been announced.

How do I play it today?

A technical playtest was open without NDA as of the 2026-11-12 announcement; see how to join the playtest for the current status. Steam Early Access is planned—official copy says “releasing later this year” (2026-10-14)—but the store still shows Coming soon with no Early Access date or price. Track updates on release date and price.

Multiplayer limits and connection caveats for the test build are on the co-op guide.

What platforms and languages are supported?

Per the Steam store page (2026-11-15): Windows only (macOS and Linux are not listed). English is the only language listed. Minimum specs need Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB RAM, and 15 GB storage—full tables on system requirements.

Sources and last checked

Source	Date	URL
Steam store page (appdetails)	Checked 2026-11-15	https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139890/TROLLHEIM_GNOMES/
Introducing TROLLHEIM: GNOMES	2026-10-14	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846651706675404
Dev Diary — World Building	2026-10-30	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302239856

Last checked: 2026-11-15.