Gimmick! 2

A puzzle platformer where you throw and ride bouncing stars

Bitwave Games · Published by Clear River Games, SUNSOFT · Released Sep 5, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 176
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jan 10, 2025
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Gimmick! 2?

This hand-drawn 2D puzzle platformer follows the yokai Yumetaro on a new quest. You navigate levels using a star that retains your momentum when thrown, bouncing it to fight enemies, activate switches, and reach hidden treasure or shortcuts. An assisted mode provides an alternative to the harder standard mode.

For you if...

+you enjoy mastering a small set of movement mechanics
+you like uncovering secrets by experimenting with physics

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeating obstacles while learning tricky jumps

What players say

88% of 176 reviews are positive

Players praise the star physics, controls, and puzzle design. Common complaints concern bland art direction and a loss of the original game's unusual atmosphere, though fans disagree about how well the sequel preserves its character.

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Gimmick! 2 system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz
Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Gimmick! 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Gimmick! 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Gimmick! 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam