Best Platformer

Kirby and the Forgotten Land represents a significant evolution for the series, transitioning to a fully 3D open-world environment. The game features a charming post-apocalyptic setting and introduces...

Astro Bot is a pure, unadulterated celebration of PlayStation history. This 3D platformer is designed specifically to showcase the capabilities of the DualSense controller, with every jump, slide, and...

This bundle offers two distinct experiences: a polished 3D platformer and an open-world adventure. The main game, 3D World, allows up to four players to run, jump, and climb through creative levels, m...

Super Mario Run, developed by Nintendo, reimagines the classic Mario platforming experience for mobile devices. It utilizes an auto-runner mechanic, where Mario continuously runs, and the player contr...

It Takes Two is a critically acclaimed action-adventure platformer designed exclusively for cooperative play. Players control Cody and May, a couple on the brink of divorce, magically transformed into...

Super Mario 3D Land masterfully blends 2D and 3D Mario gameplay, creating a uniquely engaging experience. The game utilizes the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D to add depth and dimension to the levels, enhancin...

Super Mario World, released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, is widely considered one of the greatest 2D platformers ever made. Featuring vibrant graphics, innovative level design, and the...

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a technical marvel that feels like playing a high-budget animated film. The game utilizes the PS5's SSD to load entire worlds instantly as players jump through dimension...

Super Mario Land 2 introduced Wario to the world and expanded upon the original Super Mario Land's formula. Featuring a vibrant world divided into six distinct zones, each guarded by a unique coin, th...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a breathtakingly beautiful Metroidvania that combines tight platforming with emotional storytelling. The art style is hand-painted and vibrant, creating a world that f...

The final ascent of Celeste is a perfect marriage of mechanical difficulty and emotional narrative. As the player climbs the mountain, the level design evolves to reflect the protagonist's internal st...

Donkey Kong Country 3 pushed the SNES hardware to its limits with stunning pre-rendered graphics and challenging gameplay. Dixie Kongs unique abilities, such as her ponytail toss, add a fresh twist to...

Shifting Sand Land (The Mines) is a classic example of 3D platforming exploration. It offers a large, open environment filled with secrets, puzzles, and platforming challenges. The level design is ver...

Mark of the Ninja is arguably the best 2D stealth game ever made. It perfectly translates the tension of stealth into a side-scrolling format by visualizing sound and line-of-sight. You play as a ninj...

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a challenging and beautifully designed 2D platformer. With tight controls, inventive level design, and an incredible soundtrack, it is a standout title in the g...

Badland is an atmospheric side-scrolling action game set in a lush, mysterious forest. You control a strange creature that can multiply and change size as it navigates through dangerous traps and puzz...

A critically acclaimed precision platformer about climbing a mountain, both literally and metaphorically. Celeste's tight controls and ingenious level design present a formidable challenge, perfectly...

Owlboy is a charming platformer with a heartwarming story and beautiful pixel art. Players control Otus, a young owl who can fly, and embark on an adventure to save his village. The game features flui...

Kirby's Dream Land introduced the adorable pink puffball to the Game Boy. The game's simple yet addictive gameplay revolves around Kirby inhaling enemies and copying their abilities. The game's bright...

Guacamelee! 2 is a vibrant, high-energy Metroidvania that blends platforming with deep, combo-based brawler combat. Set in a world inspired by Mexican folklore, you play as a luchador fighting to save...

Crash Bandicoot N. TROPIC is a comprehensive remake of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, featuring updated visuals, modern controls, and enhanced gameplay. While maintaining the series' signature...

The Last Night is a cinematic platformer set in a stunning cyberpunk world rendered in detailed pixel art. Players navigate a dystopian city, making choices that impact the narrative. The games visual...

Astro's Playroom is a charming and delightful platformer that comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 console. It serves as a showcase for the DualSense controller's innovative features, including...

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, follows Hornet as she explores a new kingdom filled with challenging platforming and intricate combat. The game retains the sig...

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is widely considered the best entry in the Shantae series. It features a perfect blend of platforming, exploration, and combat, all wrapped in a charming, colorful packa...

Wario Land 3 is a refined and challenging platformer that builds upon the foundation of its predecessors. Wario's unique movement abilities, such as the shoulder dash and vacuum breath, add depth to t...

While not strictly a horror game, GRIS evokes a sense of melancholy and unease through its stunning visuals and evocative soundtrack. Players guide a young girl through a surreal and dreamlike world,...

Sonic the Hedgehog 2, released on the Sega Genesis, is a defining title in the platformer genre, known for its blistering speed and iconic gameplay. Players control Sonic and Tails as they race throug...

Super Meat Boy is a notoriously difficult platformer known for its fast-paced gameplay and brutal difficulty. Players control Meat Boy, a sentient cube of meat, as he navigates treacherous levels fill...