Best Platformer

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...

Tropical Freeze is the pinnacle of the modern Donkey Kong Country series. It features stunning hand-drawn visuals, incredibly fluid orignal platforming mechanics, and a massive amount of content inclu...

Metroid Dread represents a triumphant return for Samus Aran, delivering a thrilling and modernized Metroidvania experience. The game seamlessly blends classic Metroid gameplay with contemporary desig...

A masterpiece of orbs-of-influence cooperative gameplay. Designed strictly for two players, it offers a variety of unique mechanics and orbs-of-influence puzzles that require constant communication. T...

This is the ultimate Kirby anthology. It combines multiple games into one massive package, featuring a huge array of mini-games, different worlds with unique mechanics, and various modes like 'Helper...

Katana ZERO is a high-octane, neo-noir action platformer that perfectly encapsulates the 'high-tech, low-life' aesthetic. Players control a samurai with superhuman abilities navigating a drug-fueled d...

While primarily a platformer, Ori heavily utilizes Metroidvania exploration and ability-gating. It is renowned for its breathtaking art style and incredibly fluid movement mechanics. If you enjoy the...

The original SNES anthology that laid the groundwork for Kirby Super Star Ultra. It features a massive variety of games, including 'Helper Mode' and various mini-games. While it lacks the polish and c...

The Director's Cut expands upon the original masterpiece, adding new content, characters, and narrative depth. While the core mechanics remain industry-leading, the added content provides a more compl...

The game that started it all. Kirby's Adventure remains a masterpiece of level design and atmosphere. While the graphics are dated, the core mechanics of inhaling enemies and gaining abilities are per...

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 dis...

The original DS title that introduced the co-op mechanic and Meta Knight as a playable character. While it has been succeeded by the 'Deluxe' version, the original remains a significant milestone in K...

Axiom Verge 2 builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, offering a sprawling and mysterious Metroidvania experience steeped in retro sci-fi aesthetics. Players control a new protagonist, explorin...

A standout title for the Game Boy era, Kirby's Dream Land 3 offers a charming and cohesive platforming experience. It features a great variety of copy abilities and unique level designs that were ahea...

Altered Beast is an arcade beat 'em up released in 1988 by Team Shinobi for Sega. The game’s narrative involves a Roman centurion revived by Zeus to combat Neff and rescue Athena. Players control the...

Yoshi’s Island DS is a 2006 platform game developed by Artoon for the Nintendo DS. Released in North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan, it serves as a sequel to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island...

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is a 2007 action-adventure game utilizing designs from the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films. The narrative centers on Spider-Man’s efforts alongside allies, including P.H.A.N.T.O.M...

Teeworlds is a free, open-source sidescrolling multiplayer shooting game developed by Magnus Auvinen and maintained by its community. It employs simple cartoon graphics and physics based on classic sh...

Wario Land: Shake It! is a 2008 Wii platformer developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo. The game centers on Wario’s quest to acquire the Bottomless Coin Sack within the Shake Dimension, conti...

Banjo-Tooie is a 2000 platform game for the Nintendo 64, continuing the adventures of Banjo and Kazooie. The gameplay involves navigating larger worlds filled with puzzles and combat to thwart Gruntil...

DuckTales is a 1989 platform game adapted from the Disney animated television series. Developed by Capcom, it follows Scrooge McDuck’s worldwide quest for treasure, often competing with Flintheart Glo...

Ghosts ‘n Goblins is an arcade-developed 1985 platformer by Capcom. Initially released as Makaimura in Japan, it established the Ghosts ‘n Goblins series and was subsequently adapted for various home...

Sonic Advance 3 is a 2004 platform game for the Game Boy Advance created by Sonic Team and Dimps. The game features Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Cream battling Doctor Eggman and Gemerl across seve...

Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers was a 2000 platform game created by Ubi Soft for consoles and PCs. The title included a version for Game Boy Color initially, later rebranded as Donald Duck Advance for the...

Marble Madness, released in 1984 by Atari Games Inc., is an arcade game featuring isometric courses with obstacles and enemies. Players control a marble using a trackball to navigate six levels within...

Circus Charlie is an arcade game created by Konami, initially released in Japan and North America in 1984. The title features a clown character named Charlie navigating six distinct minigames within a...

Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue is a 1999 video game adaptation of the Disney/Pixar film. Released across multiple platforms including Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and PC, the game features gam...

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves was a 2005 stealth action game created by Sucker Punch Productions for the PlayStation 2. Serving as the third installment in the Sly Cooper series, it marked the final titl...

Sonic Chaos is a platformer where players control Sonic the Hedgehog or Miles "Tails" Prower, racing against time to recover the stolen Chaos Emeralds. Gameplay involves navigating levels filled with...