Best 2d Platformer
Released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a 2D platformer developed and published by Nintendo. The game distinguishes itself through a unique, hand-drawn pastel art style that resembles a storybook. Players control various Yoshis as they car...
A masterclass in the Metroidvania genre, Hollow Knight immerses players in the vast, decaying insect kingdom of Hallownest. It features challenging, precise combat, a sprawling interconnected world to map, and a hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn art style. The game is renowned for its atmospheric dept...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder revitalizes the classic 2D platforming formula with inventive 'Wonder Effects' that transform levels in unexpected ways. The game's vibrant visuals, challenging but accessible gameplay, and robust cooperative mode make it a joy for kids of all ages. The game's creativity an...
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a 2017 compilation developed and published by Yacht Club Games. It bundles several retro-style, 2D side-scrolling platforming campaigns featuring the titular Shovel Knight, including Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, and King of Cards. The compil...
Cave Story+ presents a classic metroidvania experience built upon Daisuke Amaya’s original 2004 game. This enhanced version offers improved pixel art visuals, fully remastered soundtrack, and additional levels expanding the gameplay. It is designed for players who enjoy challenging platforming with...
Rayman Legends is a 2013 platform game created by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. It follows the story of Rayman and his companions, continuing the narrative established in Rayman Origins. The title was initially released across multiple platforms including Windows, PlayStation, Xbox,...
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a 2D platforming game developed and published by Yacht Club Games in 2017. It serves as a prequel to the original Shovel Knight campaign and focuses on Specter Knight. The game distinguishes itself through unique movement mechanics, such as climbing walls and sca...
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is an action platformer developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, released in Japan in 1991 and in North America in 1992. It is the third main installment in the Ghosts 'n Goblins series, following Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Pl...
A polished remake of the DS classic, this game offers a perfect 2D platforming experience with a heavy emphasis on cooperative play. Players can switch between Kirby and Meta Knight, providing two distinct playstyles in one package. The level design is tight, the visuals are crisp, and it remains on...
Turrican II: The Final Fight is a 1991 run-and-gun platformer by Factor 5, released on Amiga and later other platforms, widely celebrated for Chris Hülsbeck's dynamic musical score and large open levels.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a 2D platformer developed by Playtonic Games. It’s notable for reviving the spirit of Banjo & Kazooie with its charming art style and challenging level design. The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic collect-a-thons and provides engaging gam...
*Shovel Knight: King of Cards* is a 2D platformer developed by Yacht Club Games in 2019. It serves as the final campaign expansion for the *Shovel Knight* saga, featuring the titular antagonist King Knight as the playable character. The game features unique movement mechanics, relying on a vertical...
Freedom Planet 2 is a 2D action-platformer developed and published by GalaxyTrail, an independent studio led by designer Sabrina DiDuro. Released in 2022, it is the sequel to Freedom Planet (2014), a game inspired by classic Sega Genesis platformers. The sequel features four playable characters—Lila...
Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return is a 1999 metroidvania game developed by Whoopee Camp. It features Tomba, a pink-haired adventurer, exploring a vast, interconnected world filled with puzzles and challenges. Notable for its unique blend of platforming and quest design, the game offers a nostalgic exp...
Phoenotopia: Awakening is a 2D action-adventure platformer developed by Cape Cosmic and released in 2020. The game functions as a complete remake of a 2014 browser-based Flash game, expanding the original concept into a fully realized adventure. Players control a young girl named Gail in a post-apoc...
Gravity Circuit is a 2D action-platformer video game developed by Domesticated Ant Games and released in 2023. It is influenced by the Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero series, presenting a single-player campaign where players control a robotic character who battles through levels and acquires abilities...
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) is a remake by Lizardcube of the 1989 Sega Master System game Wonder Boy III, notable for allowing players to switch between the new hand-drawn art and the original 8-bit graphics.
The End Is Nigh is a 2017 challenging 2D platformer developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, noted for its tight controls and bleak, retro visual aesthetic.
Bionic Commando Rearmed is a 2008 platformer developed by GRIN and published by Capcom, serving as a high-definition remake of the 1988 NES title Bionic Commando. The game preserves the original's distinctive grappling-hook mechanic—where the protagonist uses a bionic arm to swing through levels—whi...
Pepper Grinder is a 2024 indie platformer by Ahr Ech inspired by Drill Dozer, in which the player character bores through terrain using a handheld drill to build momentum across short, arcade-style levels.
Cyber Shadow is a 2021 side scrolling action platform game created by Finnish developer Aarne Hunziker under the Mechanical Head Studios name and published by Yacht Club Games. Players control a cybernetic ninja named Shadow through the ruined city of Mekacity, using precise movement, melee attacks,...
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a 2D action-platformer developed by Inti Creates and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. As a direct sequel, the game introduces Copen as a fully playable second protagonist alongside the returning Gunvolt, offering players two distinct campaigns with unique movement an...
Planet of Lana is a 2023 cinematic puzzle-platformer developed by the Swedish studio Wishfully, notable for its hand-painted art style and companion-based mechanics.
"A Robot Named Fight!" is a 2017 action-platformer developed by Matt Bitner that combines roguelike progression with Metroidvania level design. Heavily inspired by "Super Metroid," the game features permadeath and procedurally generated interconnected rooms, ensuring a different map layout with ever...
Freedom Planet is a two-dimensional action platformer developed and published by indie studio GalaxyTrail, initially released in 2014. The game was heavily influenced by the Sega Genesis era of platformers, particularly the Sonic the Hedgehog series, featuring high-speed traversal and anthropomorphi...
Super House of Dead Ninjas is a 2013 fast-paced action platformer developed by Megadev, notable for combining retro-style pixel art with roguelike progression elements.
Super Paper Mario is an action role-playing game released in 2007 for the Wii. It features Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Luigi on a quest to gather Pure Hearts and thwart Count Bleck’s efforts to damage the universe. The title marks Nintendo's first Mario game developed for the Wii console, following th...
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX is a 2019 2D action platformer developed and published by Inti Creates. It is a spinoff of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, focusing on the character Copen, a skilled fighter equipped with a versatile exoskeleton and a dash mechanic. The game is designed arou...
Azure Striker Gunvolt is a 2014 action platformer by Inti Creates for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring protagonist Gunvolt who uses electric tagging abilities in a style reminiscent of the Mega Man Zero series.
