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Burglin' Gnomes

Co-op action adventure about breaking into houses and stealing items.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Burglin' Gnomes (6h 51m in total). The problem that came up most: players get physically stuck with no way out but restart or suicide, in 2 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 6h 51m analysed · English, Dutch, German · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
73
Ideas
1
Highlights
7

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: 28 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 28 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 37 min analysed: 17 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 4, 59 min analysed: 5 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 5, 38 min analysed: 5 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 53 min analysed: 18 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 43 min analysed: 7 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
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Problems (73)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bugblocking

    players get physically stuck with no way out but restart or suicide

    2 of 8 streams · 7 moments

    7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bugblocking

    boar needed for the tusk task does not reliably spawn

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    homeowner npc behaves erratically when it catches the player

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    bee stings deal unexpectedly lethal damage

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    hands or grab stop working temporarily during play

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Bug

    mouse trap interaction pushes players and feels glitchy

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Bug

    falling can leave a character with broken or missing legs

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Bug

    hidden landmine items explode without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Bug

    unclear why falling from height causes an explosion death

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Bug

    checklist objective marked complete without player action

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Bug

    player character arms disappear after certain actions

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Bug

    ragdoll physics cause unexpected self-injury and heaviness

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Bug

    a gnome enemy faces the wrong direction

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Bug

    pepper spray can blind the gnome who uses it

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    upgrade currency source and purpose are never explained

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    joining a friend's multiplayer session is confusing

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    gnome kissing objective lacks guidance on finding all gnomes

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    unclear when falls or climbing down will break legs

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    keyboard controls are hard to remember without rechecking

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    grab button is not obvious to new players

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    haunting talk cooldown for dead players feels inconsistent and unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    voice chat volume defaults are confusing to configure

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    no clear way to discard unwanted inventory items

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    fridge must be closed together and can trap a player behind it

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    no way to start fires despite explosives being available

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    landmines feel underpowered against grandpa

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    unclear which items count toward steal objectives

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    unclear how to open the freezer door

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    no clear way to fight back when grabbed by the enemy

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    cat enemy kills the player without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    television break progress gets confusing between players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    hard to find doors or exits in the house

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    no clear way to learn how to drop items into storage

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    unclear how many revives remain during a match

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Confusion

    unclear whether a bee sting or a companion punch caused a death

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Confusion

    guards appearing early leaves players unsure if they failed the objective

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Confusion

    charged jump height feels inconsistent

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Confusion

    objective not clear at the start of a task

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Confusion

    material names like scrag and what counts toward them are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Confusion

    proximity chat feels tricky and undercut by a respawn mod

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Confusion

    bat weapon's size restriction is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Confusion

    map or level unlock progression is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Confusion

    purpose of an interact button is never explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Confusion

    stamina tied to short legs trait is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Confusion

    players lose track of which room they are in

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Confusion

    crafting options like a bat are unavailable without explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Confusion

    unclear how to pick up marbles by hand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Confusion

    thrown items travel unpredictably far

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Confusion

    open windows objective text got misread as break windows

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Confusion

    unclear whether breaking two objects at once counts once or twice

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Confusion

    unclear whether each player sees their own separate objective list

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    upgrades blocked when short on currency or resources

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    captured gnomes have few clear ways to escape or be rescued

    1 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    knife for tasks is hard to find and stuck in a block

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    mice and rats keep showing up as unwanted loot

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    limited inventory space forces repeated trips and confusion about carry limits

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustration

    players get lost or hit dead ends finding a way into houses

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Frustration

    grab arm range and turning feel too restrictive

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustration

    soap on the floor traps players in a slipping loop

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    time limit runs out before all optional objectives can be finished

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    tools and items break from unexplained durability

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    breaking down items can destroy gear players wanted to keep

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    rat traps instantly decapitate the player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    falling off climbable vines during a chase gets players caught

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    fire hazards burn players without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    roomba trap fails to clear cockroach swarms

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    landmine trap has limited ammo and enemies avoid it

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    proximity chat gets muffled when players are behind objects

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    doors are fiddly to open

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    duplicate key items clutter the inventory

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    fire pit and house placement cannot be adjusted after building

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    redcap enemy wave spikes difficulty and stress

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    some windows cannot be opened for no clear reason

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (1)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #74Suggestion

    players want larger co-op group sizes

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (7)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #75Highlight

    physics-based body interactions and ragdolls are enjoyed

    3 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #76Highlight

    homeowner enemy's odd ai behaviour amuses players

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #77Highlight

    odd joke loot items found in the house amuse players

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #78Highlight

    sudden deaths from the shotgun wielding homeowner are a comedic highlight

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #79Highlight

    players enjoy the proximity voice chat feature

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #80Highlight

    players like the loot collecting helper creature

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #81Highlight

    players enjoy decorative loot like the globe

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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About this page

Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 142 of 149 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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