Best Action Platformer

Mega Man X revitalized the Mega Man franchise with its faster gameplay, improved graphics, and more complex level design. The games robot master battles are challenging and rewarding. The games explor...

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a love letter to 8-bit classics like Mega Man and DuckTales. It features tight platforming, challenging boss battles, and a charming world filled with memorable charac...

Shovel Knight is a critically acclaimed 8-bit platformer that pays homage to classic NES titles. Players control Shovel Knight as he battles the evil Shovel Knight Order. The games tight controls, cha...

Aetherium: Depths takes players to the submerged sections of the space station, introducing new challenges and enemies. The game features a new set of abilities and a darker, more claustrophobic atmos...

Iconoclasts is a story-driven Metroidvania with beautiful pixel art and a focus on character development. It features a unique wrench-based combat and puzzle system that feels fresh. The story is surp...

Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a beautiful, high-quality Metroidvania based on the classic anime series. It features stunning pixel art and a unique elemental switching mechanic that adds depth to bot...

Skul: The Hero Slayer is an action-platformer roguelite where players control Skul, a little skeleton who must swap out his head to gain new abilities. It runs well on the Steam Deck, offering a respo...

Crashlands is a premium, isometric action-adventure crafting and survival game with a quirky sense of humor. Players crash land on a hostile alien planet and must scavenge resources, craft equipment,...

Two Thrones is a 2D action-platformer set in a dark medieval world. Players control two characters, each with unique abilities, as they navigate treacherous environments and battle enemies. The game f...

Mega Man 2, released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, is a cornerstone of the action platformer genre. Players control Mega Man as he battles Dr. Wilys Robot Masters, acquiring their weapons to d...

Teslagrad is an action-platformer with Metroidvania elements and a unique physics-based gameplay system. The mobile port brings its steampunk aesthetic and challenging puzzles to mobile devices. Playe...

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a vibrant 2.5D action-adventure Metroidvania that revitalizes the classic franchise. Players control Sargon, a young warrior with time-bending abilities, exploring...

Pizza Tower is a fast-paced and chaotic action platformer with a distinctive cartoonish art style. Players control Peppino Spaghetti as he races against time to save his pizza. The game's demanding di...

Aetherium, from Lumina Studios, is a sci-fi metroidvania with a focus on exploration and atmospheric storytelling. Players navigate a derelict space station, uncovering its secrets and battling hostil...