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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 43 games similar to Gimmick! 2 down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Snake Pass, Planet of Lana and Thomas Was Alone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gimmick! 2.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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HardcoreCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Bitwave Games

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Gimmick! 2 is Snake Pass — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Planet of Lana and Thomas Was Alone follow close behind.

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The best games like Gimmick! 2 on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gimmick! 2. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Snake Pass
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrative
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Gimmick! 2: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gimmick! 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone85Progression0Visuals0
#2Planet of Lana
Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozy2D
Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcore2DCasual
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Gimmick! 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone68
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyCasual
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Gimmick! 2: progression and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone56Progression0Visuals0
The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcore2DCasual
Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17
Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Gimmick! 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone58
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCozy2DCasual
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone54
Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

It predates Gimmick! 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

It predates Gimmick! 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingDark
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Gimmick! 2: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone53Visuals0
Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Gimmick! 2: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone33Visuals0
Hue
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64
Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

It predates Gimmick! 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

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