Best Platformer

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 levels filled with puzzles and collectible items. Yoshi utilizes running and jumping mechanics to progres...

Super Mario Bros. 3 is a 1988 platform game for the NES, created by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development under the leadership of Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. The game’s initial release occurred in Japan on October 23, 1988, with subsequent launches in North America on February 12,...

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is an action-adventure game following Nathan Drake as he pursues clues related to Henry Avery's treasure with Victor Sullivan. The game features third-person gameplay incorporating platforming, puzzle solving, and combat mechanics. An online multiplayer mode allows up to t...

Super Mario Odyssey is a joyous and inventive platformer that showcases Marios boundless creativity. Its diverse worlds, each brimming with unique challenges and collectibles, offer a rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. The Capture mechanic adds a new layer of gameplay, allowing...

Super Mario 3D World is a celebrated Nintendo adventure game developed for the Wii U and subsequently the Nintendo Switch. It’s notable for its engaging cooperative gameplay allowing up to four players to explore vibrant 3D worlds together. The game offers a classic platforming experience suitable f...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a 2020 Metroidvania platform-adventure developed by Moon Studios. It continues the story of Ori, who journeys through the new region of Niwen following the events of *Ori and the Blind Forest*. The game was released on Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Ser...

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 gameplay, and robust cooperative mode make it a joy for kids of all ages. The game's creativity an...

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is a third-person action-adventure game featuring Nathan Drake as he pursues treasure across the globe. The narrative follows Drake and Victor Sullivan’s investigation into the mythical city of Iram, encountering a dangerous secret society led by Katherine Marlowe. Thi...

Psychonauts 2 is a platform game created by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios. It was initially announced in 2015 and launched in August 2021 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A subsequent release occurred on Linux and...

LittleBigPlanet is a 2008 platform game for the PlayStation 3 featuring Sackboy, a customizable character. The game’s core gameplay involves exploring a realm and creating levels using an integrated editor and tools like the Popit. A narrative focuses on assisting Creator Curators and confronting th...

Super Mario All-Stars is a 1993 compilation for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It comprises remakes of four classic NES and Famicom games: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3. These remakes include enhanced graphics, altered p...

Viewtiful Joe is a 2003 beat 'em up developed by Team Viewtiful and published by Capcom. The game’s story involves Joe rescuing his girlfriend Silvia from the villainous Jadow within Movieland, following her abduction during a film. A V-Watch grants Joe the ability to transform into the superhero pe...

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 including new levels and orignal characters. The level design is masterfully crafted to balance difficult...

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is a 1993 platform game developed by Konami for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM². The game follows Richter Belmont’s quest to rescue his captured lover, Annette, from Dracula. It was initially released in Japan on October 29, 1993, and served as a direct sequel to Symphony of...

Mega Man X is a 1993 Super Nintendo platform game originating from the Mega Man series. Set one hundred years after the original, it features an android named X and his partner Zero battling Reploids, robots with human-like qualities. The narrative centers on X’s mission to thwart Sigma, a Maverick...

LittleBigPlanet 2, released in 2011 for PlayStation 3, is a sequel to the original LittleBigPlanet and features six themed worlds with a story mode. The game emphasizes user-generated content, allowing access to over three million created levels, and incorporates support for the PlayStation Move mot...

Cave Story is a 2004 Metroidvania game created over five years by Daisuke Amaya. The title employs 2D platforming mechanics influenced by classic games like Metroid and Castlevania. It gained popularity through internet distribution and received critical praise for its design and narrative elements.

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 complemented by a compassionate Assist Mode that makes it accessible to all. Its narrative, dealing...

Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a virtual reality game for PlayStation VR developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The gameplay involves Captain Astro navigating diverse environments to recover his missing robot companions. These characters were previously featured in other PlayStation VR experience...

Super Meat Boy is a 2010 platform game created by Team Meat featuring a cube-shaped character named Meat Boy. The player navigates over 300 challenging levels to rescue Bandage Girl from Dr. Fetus, requiring precise timing and control. It was initially released on Xbox 360 before being ported to mul...

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 game introduces Knuckles the Echidna, who acts as an antagonist by setting traps for the protagonist...

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal was released in 2004 as a third-person shooter platform game created by Insomniac Games. It served as the third title within the Ratchet & Clank franchise, published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. The game features combat and exploration mechan...

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. The game features high production values, charming characters, and diverse environments, making it a...

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is a 1997 PlayStation platform game where players control Klonoa and Huepow to thwart an evil spirit’s attempt to corrupt the dream world of Phantomile. The game utilizes a 2.5D perspective, allowing for three-dimensional environments navigated via a two-dimensional path....

Sonic & Knuckles is a 1994 Genesis platform game where players control Sonic or Knuckles to thwart Doctor Robotnik’s plans. The game involves navigating side-scrolling levels to stop the Death Egg launch and combat Robotnik's minions, such as EggRobo. Players collect rings and defeat enemies during...

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.*, *Super Mario Bros. 3*, and *New Super Mario Bros. U*. The game’s initial release occurred in Septemb...

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 'flow' of moving through an environment and unlocking new ways to traverse it, Ori provides one of t...

Mario Kart 8 is a popular kart racing video game developed by Nintendo. It utilizes iconic characters from the Mario universe to compete on tracks inspired by Super Mario games. The title gained attention for its innovative anti-gravity mechanics and robust multiplayer functionality, appealing prima...

Dead Cells is a roguelike-Metroidvania game where players control the Prisoner as they navigate procedurally generated levels on a diseased island. The goal is to defeat the island’s King, utilizing weapons and tools acquired through exploration and combat. A permadeath system results in loss of pro...