Best Action Platform

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...

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.

Ghouls ‘n Ghosts is an arcade action-platformer where players control Shinpei, tasked with rescuing his twin sister Nanaho from the clutches of Igor and the evil monsters of Dai Makaimura. The gameplay focuses on fast-paced combat against a variety of grotesque enemies, utilizing swords and other we...

Sonic the Hedgehog CD is a 1993 platform game for Sega CD where the player defends Little Planet from Doctor Robotnik. The game utilizes time travel mechanics, allowing players to navigate alternate stage versions with varied layouts and visuals. It also features new characters, Amy Rose and Metal S...

Hive is a modern project management platform that emphasizes action and analytics. It offers flexible project views (Kanban, Gantt, Table, Calendar), native chat, and Hive Notes for meeting agendas. Its 'Actions' are automations that connect to 1000+ other apps via Zapier. Analytics provide insights...

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...

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is a portable adventure game for the Game Boy released in 1992. It features Mario’s quest to return to his island and defeat Wario, utilizing familiar platforming mechanics with expanded abilities inspired by *Super Mario World* and *Super Mario Bros.* 3. The game...

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers is a platform game created by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Based on the Disney animated series, it launched in North America, Japan, and Europe between 1990 and 1991. The title achieved sales of roughly 1.2 million copies globally, including an arcade ver...

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...

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a 2004 GameCube platformer where the titular character confronts multiple evil kings within a jungle setting. Gameplay involves side-scrolling levels with collecting items and battling enemies while utilizing the DK Bongos for rhythmic action. The game was developed by Nin...

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...

BattleBlock Theater is a 2013 platform game created by The Behemoth and released on Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and Linux. Developed after Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers, it was initially launched on Xbox Live Arcade in April 2013. A recent announcement detailed plans for a quality-of-life update and futu...

Wonder Boy in Monster Land is a platform game released in 1987 and 1988. Set eleven years after the first Wonder Boy, it depicts a takeover of Wonder Land by a dragon named MEKA and his forces. Players control Wonder Boy as he navigates twelve levels to confront and defeat the dragon and restore Won...

Joust is a classic 1980s arcade platformer developed by Williams Electronics. Players control knights riding birds and compete in side-scrolling action against other knights on buzzards. The game’s unique combat system, relying on precise maneuvering and aerial attacks, made it a popular and challen...

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...

Penny's Big Breakaway is a 3D platforming video game developed by Evening Star and released in 2024. The game was created by a team including developers who previously worked on Sonic Mania, with Christian Whitehead serving as creative director. Players control Penny, a young street performer who us...

Bionic Commando is a 1987 Japanese platformer that pioneered a unique gameplay mechanic: a grappling hook weapon. Developed by Capcom, it blends military action with science fiction themes and offers fast-paced run-and-gun experiences. The game’s innovative design and distinctive soundscape make it...

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...

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...

Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a platform game for the Master System, initially launched in Japan in November 1986 and later internationally throughout 1987. The title was subsequently integrated into various Master System and Master System II console models. A remake, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX,...

Superfrog is a retro action platformer originally created for the Amiga in 1993. It features frantic scrolling gameplay and a comedic chase mechanic as players control a frog attempting to thwart a villainous scheme. Developed by Team17 and Bubball Systems, the game gained popularity through ports t...

Mega Man & Bass is a side-scrolling action game developed by Capcom blending shooter and platformer mechanics. Released in 1998 for the Super Famicom, it features Mega Man and Bass as playable characters navigating underwater levels filled with enemies and bosses. The game’s innovative use of naval...

Bomb Jack is a 1984 arcade platform game created by Tehkan. Initially released by Kitkorp in North America, it spawned sequels including Mighty Bomb Jack, Bomb Jack Twin, and Bomb Jack II, with the latter primarily available on home computer systems. The game’s success led to multiple iterations acr...

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.

North & South is a strategy action game initially released in 1989 for Amiga, Atari ST, NES, and other platforms. Developed and published by Infogrames, the game offered strategic gameplay across multiple systems. The title was ported to numerous home computers including MS-DOS, Commodore 64, and ZX...

Elevator Action is a 1983 Japanese arcade platformer developed by Taito. Players control a lone agent within a skyscraper, utilizing elevators and stairs to progress through increasingly challenging levels. The game’s notable difficulty stems from its relentless enemy encounters and the need to stra...

Popeye is a 1982 arcade platformer that translates the iconic comic strip into a challenging action experience. Players navigate as Popeye, battling Brutus and utilizing spinach power-ups to overcome obstacles. Developed by Nintendo, it’s notable for its unique design lacking a traditional jump mech...