Rank 01Why this
Shares momentum based platforming and momentum based movement with Gimmick! 2.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Gimmick! 2
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Gimmick! 2 also play
The closest matches to Gimmick! 2: Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Gimmick! Special Edition, Desvelado, Super Magbot, and Bat to the Heavens. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Same nostalgic mood as Gimmick! 2.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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Super Magbot
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Puzzle-Platformer, like Gimmick! 2.
Rank 05 
Bat to the Heavens
Why this: Shares physics based movement and precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
Rank 06 
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Why this: Shares momentum based movement with Gimmick! 2.
Rank 07 
Ynglet
Why this: Shares physics based movement with Gimmick! 2.
Rank 08 
BZZZT
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Gimmick! 2
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Shares momentum based platforming and momentum based movement with Gimmick! 2.
- 97% of 138 reviews
- 2
- 3Desvelado
Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with Gimmick! 2.
- 99% of 134 reviews
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- 5Bat to the Heavens
Shares physics based movement and precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
- 95% of 291 reviews
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- 10Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Shares precision platforming and environmental puzzle solving with Gimmick! 2.
- 98% of 881 reviews
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- 14This Is No Cave
Shares momentum based movement and physics based movement with Gimmick! 2.
- 99% of 76 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Bitwave Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 87 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Cute aesthetic paired with surprisingly challenging hidden content
- David wise soundtrack that fans of the composer will appreciate
- Excellent soundtrack by david wise
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gimmick! 2 at current Steam store prices.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Gimmick! 2.
This Is No Cave
Why this: Shares momentum based movement and physics based movement with Gimmick! 2.
MotionRec
Why this: Shares physics based movement and precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
Kaze and the Wild Masks
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
Incredipede
Why this: Shares physics based movement with Gimmick! 2.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with Gimmick! 2.
Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Puzzle-Platformer, like Gimmick! 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Why this: Shares momentum based platforming and momentum based movement with Gimmick! 2.
Super Magbot
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Puzzle-Platformer, like Gimmick! 2.
Bat to the Heavens
Why this: Shares physics based movement and precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Why this: Shares momentum based movement with Gimmick! 2.
Ynglet
Why this: Shares physics based movement with Gimmick! 2.
BZZZT
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Gimmick! 2.
More from Bitwave Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Bitwave Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Earthion
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression and hidden collectibles with Gimmick! 2.
Wunderling DX
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Gimmick! 2.
Truxton
Why this: Same challenging mood as Gimmick! 2.
Twin Cobra
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Gimmick! 2.
About Gimmick! 2
The closest matches to Gimmick! 2: Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Gimmick! Special Edition, Desvelado, Super Magbot, and Bat to the Heavens. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gimmick! 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Gimmick! Special Edition and Desvelado — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its character customization and checkpoint based progression. 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.
About Gimmick! 2: 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!
Is Gimmick! 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 87 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cute aesthetic paired with surprisingly challenging hidden content
- David wise soundtrack that fans of the composer will appreciate
- Excellent soundtrack by david wise
- Hidden secrets feel rewarding
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It simply doesn't hit the same as the original, a decent little platformer on it's own. But falls so far from what made that original game such a masterpiece in game design. Gone are the creative levels oozing with personality and detail…”
People who play it also play: Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Gimmick! Special Edition, Desvelado
Frequently asked about Gimmick! 2
Can I run it?
Is Gimmick! 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Gimmick! 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Gimmick! 2 cost?
Gimmick! 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gimmick! 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gimmick! 2 are Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Gimmick! Special Edition, Desvelado.
Who developed Gimmick! 2?
Gimmick! 2 was developed by Bitwave Games and published by Clear River Games, SUNSOFT.