Single-player games like Gimmick! Special Edition
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Gimmick! Special Edition, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Gimmick! 2
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
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Super Catboy
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
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The Disney Afternoon Collection
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
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Berserk Boy
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
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GEX Trilogy
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing, gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!
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River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
This is the River City sports challenge! The Rule is simple, be the # 1 in 4 events by all means. That's it! Hitting and kicking? Of course! Wooden swords dumbbells and even bombs are available to use. The great sports challenge where anything's possible has just begun!!!
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STRIKERS 1945
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!
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STRIKERS 1945 II
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Easy to play, hard to master. This is one of the most iconic arcade shooter of the 90s, released by Psikyo. It comes back with many customizable options and online rankings!
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TENGAI
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!
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STRIKERS 1945 III
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.
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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
"Ninja JaJaMaru : The Great Yokai Battle + Hell" est un jeu d'action en 2D. Il s'agit de la dernière interaction de la série Ninja JaJaMaru qui introduit de nouveaux contrôles et de nouvelles mécaniques de jeu dans la série.
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GUNBIRD
Single-player alternative to Gimmick! Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gimmick! Special Edition.
"Marion" the little great wizard in the steampunk world. The masterpiece of the "Psikyo Shooting"! Online rankings are available.