Best Puzzle Platformer

Fez is a puzzle-platform game where the protagonist, Gomez, manipulates perspectives within a layered environment. Rotating between two-dimensional planes reveals hidden dimensions and allows for navigation through interconnected spaces. The goal involves collecting elements to resolve spatial disto...

Braid is a puzzle-platform game created by Number None and designed by Jonathan Blow. Initially released for Xbox Live Arcade in 2008, it later appeared on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, and Linux. The project was self-funded and involved collaboration with David Hell...

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil is a 2.5D platforming video game developed and published by Namco for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. As the direct sequel to 1997's Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, it follows the protagonist as he travels to the dream world of Lunatea to prevent chaos. The game utilizes a graphical...

The Last Guardian is a narrative-driven action-adventure game developed by Shibuya Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It centers around a boy and his unique partnership with Trico, a large, intelligent bird-like creature. The game’s notable strength lies in its deeply emotional...

VVVVVV is an isometric puzzle-platformer developed in the 2010s. The game’s notable mechanic involves precisely controlling gravity to navigate challenging levels. Captain Viridian must manipulate directional falls within over 400 rooms designed for players who enjoy difficult, strategic gameplay an...

The Lost Vikings is a 1993 puzzle-platform game featuring three distinct Viking characters. Each character possesses unique skills necessary for navigating levels and progressing through the gameplay. Players coordinate the actions of these vikings to achieve objectives and return to their homeland.

Ratchet & Clank is a platformer action-adventure game developed for the PlayStation 2. This title features a humorous sci-fi story centered around a robotic soldier and his intelligent drone companion. The game’s innovative weapon system and challenging puzzle elements make it suitable for players w...

Little Nightmares II is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game featuring Mono and Six navigating the Pale City. The narrative involves uncovering the city’s dark secrets through gameplay mechanics. Released in 2021 on multiple platforms, an enhanced edition was later developed for current generatio...

Unravel Two is a puzzle-platform game featuring two yarn creatures, known as Yarnys, developed by Coldwood Interactive. Released in 2018, it serves as a sequel to Unravel and was available on PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game’s mechanics involve cooperative problem-solv...

Bomberman is a maze game originating from Hudson Soft’s 1983 release across various Japanese computer systems. A subsequent version, graphically altered, appeared in Europe under the name Eric and the Floaters. The title later expanded into a series with a notable installment for the Nintendo Entert...

The Unfinished Swan is an adventure game where players control Monroe as he pursues a runaway swan. The narrative unfolds as Monroe discovers the story of a solitary king, initially appearing as a blank space. Subsequent releases expanded the game to PlayStation 4/Vita and PC/iOS platforms.

Sheep, Dog ‘n’ Wolf is a puzzle-platformer stealth game created by Infogrames Lyon House and released for Windows PC and PlayStation. The title combines elements of platforming with stealth mechanics in its gameplay design. It was developed and published by Infogrames.

Unravel is a puzzle-platform game created by Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. The title features a yarn-based protagonist, Yarny, who uses unraveling yarn for navigation and problem-solving within its environments. It was released in February 2016 for PlayStation 4, Windows, an...

Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a 2011 PlayStation Vita title developed by Bend Studio. Serving as a prequel to the main Uncharted series, it follows Nathan Drake and Marisa Chase’s quest to locate the lost city of Quivira. The game features action-adventure gameplay incorporating platforming, puzzle sol...

Mario must navigate treacherous levels filled with obstacles and enemies as he attempts to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong’s clutches. This action-packed adventure tests players' platforming skills and problem-solving abilities within a classic arcade setting. The game features multiple playable cha...

The Lost Vikings 2 is a 1997 puzzle-platform game featuring three original Viking characters alongside two new playable ones – Fang and Scorch. It retains core gameplay mechanics while introducing updated abilities for each of the four playable figures. The title was released across multiple platfor...

Ember Lab's debut is a visually stunning, classic-style action-adventure reminiscent of early PlayStation era titles. It follows Kena, a young spirit guide, as she uses her magical abilities and adorable Rot companions to solve environmental puzzles and combat corruption. The combat is challenging a...

Little Nightmares III is a puzzle-platformer adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios. The game’s unsettling atmosphere and intricate level design offer a unique survival-horror experience. It follows two young protagonists, Low and Alone, as they navigate the labyrinthine environment of The Nowh...

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, released in 2001, is a platform game developed by Oddworld Inhabitants for the Xbox. Serving as the third title in the Oddworld series, it marked a departure by debuting without an initial release on PlayStation consoles. The game was originally published by Microsoft Game...

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an action-adventure game created by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. Serving as a sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, it’s the second title in the Tomb Raider spin-off series. The game launched on December 9, 2014, with a Stadia releas...

Door Door is a puzzle-platform game developed by Enix in 1983. The single-screen gameplay involves guiding the character Chun through stages to trap alien enemies using sliding doors. Players navigate obstacles like nails and bombs while utilizing jumping and climbing mechanics.

Yoshi Touch & Go is a Nintendo title developed for the Nintendo DS, initially launching in Japan in 2005 and subsequently releasing worldwide throughout that year. Takashi Tezuka oversaw production while Hiroyuki Kimura directed the game, which sold 197,337 units in Japan by August 2007. A version w...

Super Mario Bros. 35 was a free online multiplayer battle royale platform game released in 2020 as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary celebration. Developed by Arika and published by Nintendo, it utilized a similar concept to Tetris 99 and was available through the Nintendo Switch Online...

Teslagrad 2 is a 2023 puzzle-platformer developed by Rain Games and a sequel to Teslagrad. It follows Lumina, a young Teslamancer stranded in the Scandinavian-inspired land of Wyrmheim, as she explores a connected world using electromagnetic powers. Players manipulate polarity, magnetic fields, and...

Oddworld: Soulstorm is a 2021 platformer by Oddworld Inhabitants that serves as a reimagined sequel to Abe's Oddysee, introducing crafting mechanics and large-scale rescue missions across cinematic environments.

Yoshi is a puzzle-platformer video game developed by Game Freak for Nintendo’s Entertainment System. Released in Japan in 1991, it's notable for its color-based gameplay where Yoshi must strategically use his abilities to solve intricate puzzles and navigate challenging levels. The game appeals prim...

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a 2015 puzzle platformer by Frozenbyte that introduced optional 3D movement to the series but received criticism for its short length and unfinished-feeling conclusion.

Sonic Labyrinth is a 1995 Game Gear title where Sonic the Hedgehog navigates isometric maze levels. The game presents challenges due to a deliberate reduction in Sonic’s speed, requiring strategic use of the spin dash mechanic. Dr. Robotnik's alterations impact gameplay within these labyrinthine sta...