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...

Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge is a 1991 Game Boy platform game following the events of Castlevania: The Adventure. Fifteen years later, Dracula kidnaps Soleil Belmont and transforms him into a dem...

Sonic Rush Adventure is a 2007 platform game for Nintendo DS developed by Dimps and Sonic Team. The title features Sonic, Tails, and Blaze battling robot pirates in an alternate dimension with side-sc...

Mickey Mania was a 1994 platform game created by Traveller's Tales for the Super NES, Sega Genesis, and Sega CD. The title features side-scrolling gameplay where players control Mickey Mouse through l...

Rain World is a survival-platform game where the player controls a slugcat navigating a ruined industrial world. The slugcat seeks its family while contending with dangerous predators and frequent, de...

Disney’s Tarzan is a platform video game adapted from the 1999 film of the same name. Released across PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Color platforms between 1999 and 2000, i...

Kirby: Triple Deluxe is a 2014 platform game for the Nintendo 3DS. It features Kirby’s adventure across six worlds, initiated by rescuing King Dedede from Taranza. The game's release spanned Japan, No...

Pac-Land is a 1984 arcade game where players control Pac-Man to guide lost fairies through various stages. The gameplay involves navigating obstacles like logs and fire hydrants while avoiding the Gho...

Gris is a platform-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released across multiple platforms starting in 2018, the title achieved sales exceeding three million un...

Unravel Two is a puzzle-platform game featuring two yarn creatures, known as Yarnys, developed by Coldwood Interactive. Released in 2018, it serves as a sequel to Unravel and was available on PlayStat...

Elevator Action is an arcade shooter released in 1983 by Taito. Players navigate a 30-story building using elevators and stairs while confronting enemy agents. The game’s objective involves collecting...

Disney’s Hercules is a 1997 video game created by Eurocom Entertainment Software based on the film of the same year. The title was initially released for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows, alongside a...

Icy Tower is a freeware platformer developed by Free Lunch Design. Players navigate a moving tower structure, aiming to ascend as high as possible without falling off screen. The difficulty increases...

Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 expands upon the original 1990 platform game featuring Chip and Dale, two chipmunk protagonists who are crime fighters. Released in Japan in December 1993 and the United...

Adventure Island II, released in 1991, is a platform game for the Nintendo Entertainment System created by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft. It serves as a sequel to Adventure Island and fe...

Sonic Runners is an endless runner game released in 2015 by Sonic Team for Android and iOS devices. Players control a character’s movement and jumps through side-scrolling levels using touchscreen con...