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...

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island is a 1995 platform game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The player guides Yoshi in an effort to rescue baby Mario, kidnapped by Kamek, navigating level...

Tomb Raider: Legend is an action-adventure game released in 2006 by Crystal Dynamics. It serves as the seventh installment in the Tomb Raider series, presenting a revised version of Lara Croft and her...

Sonic Adventure 2 is a 2001 Dreamcast game developed by Sonic Team USA. It presents two distinct storylines involving Sonic and his allies versus Shadow and Doctor Eggman. Gameplay incorporates platfo...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a 1994 platform game featuring Sonic and Tails as they pursue the Chaos Emeralds. Doctor Robotnik launches his Death Egg from a crashed space station on a floating island. The...

Bubble Bobble is a 1986 arcade platform game created by Taito. Players control two dragons, Bub and Bob, tasked with rescuing their companions from the Cave of Monsters. The gameplay involves trapping...

Super Mario Run is a 2016 platform game created by Nintendo for iOS and Android devices. It represents Nintendo’s initial foray into mobile gaming using its established Super Mario franchise. The titl...

Donkey Kong Jr. emerged in 1982 as a platform game by Nintendo, following the original Donkey Kong. The game features Donkey Kong Jr. attempting to rescue his father from the villainous Mario. It was...

Donkey Kong 64 was released in 1999 by Rare for the Nintendo 64. The game features a 3D platforming experience where players control Donkey Kong and other Kongs to recover his family from King K. Rool...

Super Mario 3D Land, released in 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS, blends side-scrolling platforming with 3D exploration. The game features new mechanics and power-ups while continuing the narrative of Mario...

New Super Mario Bros., released in 2006 for Nintendo DS, is the inaugural game of its subseries. The title features Mario’s journey to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser's forces across eight worlds co...

Spyro the Dragon is a 1998 PlayStation platform game where players control Spyro, a young dragon, as he explores the Dragon Kingdom. The objective involves confronting Gnasty Gnorc, who has imprisoned...

Super Mario Maker is a 2015 platform game created by Nintendo. It features a system for players to design and play courses utilizing elements from classic Super Mario titles like *Super Mario Bros.*,...

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a 2009 platform game for the Wii featuring eight worlds and Bowser’s army. It introduced simultaneous cooperative multiplayer gameplay supporting up to four players contro...

Sonic Adventure is a 1998 Dreamcast game developed by Sonic Team. The title features six playable characters—Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Big, and E-102 Gamma—working together to thwart Doctor Robotni...

Fall Guys is a platform battle royale game created by Mediatonic and initially released in 2018. Following acquisition by Epic Games, it became free-to-play across multiple platforms including PlaySta...