Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles

About

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles is a single player casual strategy game with fantasy and business themes. It was developed by Creobit and was released on December 22, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Gnomes Garden 3 — a new chapter in this exciting fantasy/strategy game. Head off into unknown lands and defeat the warlock!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles screenshot

Skip User Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive time/resource management game with nearly 50 levels providing decent gameplay length.
Cute and charming graphics with a simple, relaxing gameplay style suitable for casual and younger players.
Includes some new mechanics compared to previous entries and allows for strategic planning and resource management.

Randomized resource production and the thief/gremlin mechanics sometimes cause frustration and feel unfair.
Gameplay can become repetitive and not very challenging; some levels require multiple restarts, which can be tedious.
Lacks quality of life features and polish such as limited graphical options, no controller support, and minimal story development.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics are simple and somewhat cartoony, striking a balance between older-style visuals and a more polished look, though not particularly sharp. While some users appreciate the nostalgic, old-school charm, advanced graphical settings are limited or unavailable. Overall, the visuals are well done and suit the game's style, especially for younger audiences.
- “The graphics are better than I expected and are between the original game and Lost King.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “Great game if you like time management; it's easy to get most of the achievements. I really liked the graphics and the setup.”
- “There are no advanced graphical settings available.”
- “The graphics are sort of cartoony.”
- “The graphics were plain and simple.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The gameplay closely resembles earlier titles in the series with minimal new mechanics, such as gremlins and resource boosters, but suffers from repetitive and simplistic design that may only appeal to children. Some add-ons, like the thief mechanic, feel more annoying than beneficial, and randomized elements can negatively impact playability. Overall, it offers little depth beyond basic map interactions and continues persistent gameplay issues.
- “Honestly, I was expecting almost the exact same game as the first two, but I was surprised to find that they did add a couple of new mechanics such as the gremlins (which really just replace the merrymaker), and the use of merrymakers as a sort of resource production booster.”
- “Gameplay is almost exactly the same as the other games in the series, with a different story.”
- “It also has the stupid thief mechanic that games like these like to keep putting in, but it doesn't add anything to the game other than making it super annoying.”
- “Much like 12 Labours of Hercules, there's no gameplay, just click on different things on the map until the level completes.”
- “While its cute graphics and simple gameplay are suitable for children, its randomized elements can make it unplayable.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The story in this game is generally viewed as weak, underdeveloped, and lacking charm, with little impact on gameplay. However, some players appreciate the cute and whimsical elements present in certain objectives, such as growing magical trees and battling trolls. Overall, the narrative offers minimal novelty compared to other time-management games.
- “There's a cute storyline including objectives like growing magical trees (my favorite) and getting rid of giant trolls.”
- “Gnomes Garden: Christmas story.”
- “No, there is nothing particularly new and different here compared to other time-management games, and the story is a bit weak and lacking in charm.”
- “I thought the storyline was boring and underdeveloped.”
- “Gameplay is almost exactly the same as the other games in the series, with a different story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Grinding is generally minimal or unnecessary, as players can achieve full completion with few retries and no extensive repetition. However, some users note that additional attempts or "lives" might be needed if aiming for complete mastery.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received and there is a convenient volume slidebar for adjustment. Overall, the music is considered satisfactory.
- “There is a music volume slider available, allowing customization of audio levels.”
- “Music is fine.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players aiming to unlock all in-game achievements. Beyond that, the overall replay value is low.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “There is some replayability in this game, meaning if you want to get all in-game achievements.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Gnomes Garden 3 is criticized as a cash grab, being a free mobile app poorly ported to Steam. Users view it as a low-effort clicker game derivative with aggressive or questionable monetization tactics.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional brief freezes due to longer animation load times, causing some animations to be skipped. Overall, stability is affected by these minor interruptions.

Skip Game Offers

Buy Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles

4h Median play time

3h Average play time

2-4h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles

87%397reviews

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature

2015

Casual Strategy

83%186reviews

Gnomes Garden

2015

Casual Strategy

89%814reviews

12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull

2015

Casual Strategy

79%107reviews

MOAI: Build Your Dream

2015

Casual Strategy

88%114reviews

Rescue Team

2015

Casual Strategy

More games like Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles is a casual strategy game with fantasy and business themes.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles was released on December 22, 2016.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles was developed by Creobit.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles is a single player game.

Similar games include 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature, Gnomes Garden, 12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull, MOAI: Build Your Dream, Rescue Team and others.

Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles

Platforms

Buy Gnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles