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Games like Gauntlet

If Gauntlet is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Rewind Factory, RunFall and Cyber Rail — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Gauntlet: Indie speed-run game with high octane gameplay, wall running, different weapons, enemies, explosions and more

2021ActionIndie2.99 USDWindowsby FALCON GAMES
Gauntlet — Steam game cover

Players who liked Gauntlet also play

Steam players who put hours into Gauntlet also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Rewind Factory

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    A software update fails and you end up in a test track. The only way out: complete the test track. You can rewind through time, wall run, dash, slide and slow down time to complete the test chambers as fast a possible. Can you beat the fastest time in this FPS movement based game?

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. RunFall

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    First-Person Parkour game where you switch between worlds to navigate complex levels.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Cyber Rail

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gauntlet.

    Cyber Rail is a frenetic roguelike FPS with robot cowboys, speedy parkour, and devastating synergies. Grapple, slide, and swing as you hunt down enemy bandits on your flying train.

    ActionSteam ↗
  4. Celerity

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Celerity is a fast-paced FPS parkour game. Use Wall Running, Grappling Hooks, Hookshots and many more, chain your moves and never lose momentum.

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. DogPunk

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    DogPunk is a high-octane FPS where you play as a prototype dog soldier escaping confinement and uncovering the mystery of your creation. Move fast with fluid parkour, fight relentless enemies, and upgrade your loadout as the challenge escalates.

    2026ActionIndie13.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. ADVERSE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    ADVERSE is an arcade first-person shooter platformer set in an idyllic world of corruption.

    2021ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. VERteX-1: AINIA

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    VERteX-1: AINIA is a game that combines tower defense and first-person shooting with a retrofuturistic vector art style. Analyze the levels to devise defense strategies and prevent attackers from destroying the simulation that keeps humanity alive.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  8. Dream Swing

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Gauntlet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Grapple and air-strafe your way to the top of the Leaderboard in this fast-paced movement-based time trial. Collect as many candies as possible within 5 minutes as you dip and weave around the ruins in the sky. Can you handle the speed?

    2023ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gauntlet at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gauntlet.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gauntlet on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntlet.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gauntlet.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gauntlet.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gauntlet.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gauntlet

How much does Gauntlet cost?
Gauntlet is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gauntlet?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gauntlet are The Rewind Factory, RunFall, Cyber Rail.
Who developed Gauntlet?
Gauntlet was developed by FALCON GAMES.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Gauntlet.

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