Top Gnome
A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!

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You’re a lowly blob, but with the ability to evolve any DNA you eat, you don’t have to stay that way. Upgrade parts to fight, run, fly and overcome your environment. Mammals, birds, insects, dinosaurs... everything is on your menu!
Released
November 5, 2025
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Windows
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Last sync
September 25, 2026
Strange Seed is a creature evolution game inspired by games like E.V.O.: Search for Eden and Spore’s creature stage. You begin as a humble blob: the “strange seed” that fell from a very unusual tree. While many blobs exist, you’re not quite like the others.
Defeat creatures to collect their DNA and unlock new body parts. Reshape yourself and experiment with combinations to build the ultimate form. But remember that balance is key: a strong torso and powerful head might win fights, but what good is strength if you can’t catch your prey? With 7 part slots and over 40 creatures to discover, you’ll have over 10 million possible combinations to play with.
Venture through 10+ unique biomes, from lush forests and sandy beaches to cityscapes and even the heart of a volcano. Each environment brings its own challenges. Too big for a narrow path? Evolve into something smaller. Stuck at a platform you can’t reach? Grow wings and take to the air. The world is full of secrets; can you uncover them all?
Don’t let the colorful world fool you - Strange Seed is full of danger. Creatures range from simple lizards to ferocious, Soulslike bosses. And victory isn’t just about reflexes: the right combination of parts could be the difference between survival and defeat. If you’re clever enough, you might even find ways to cheese your way to victory!