Platformers Games

Blasphemous II

Blasphemous II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Blasphemous II
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Icy Tower

Icy Tower

PC
Icy Tower
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition

Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition
Rayman Legends Retold

Rayman Legends Retold

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Rayman Legends Retold
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 7, 2018

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Singleplayer.

An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult. To succeed you have to work out the patterns of the enemies' attacks and to get the protagonist to a high enough level. In combat you use melee and ranged weapons, as well as offensive and defensive magic. The game features pleasant 2D pixel-art visuals.

9.7

Steam

8.5

Users

Dead Cells
Oddworld: Soulstorm

Oddworld: Soulstorm

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 6, 2021

Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Oddworld: Soulstorm is another game in the popular platform-adventure game series developed by Oddworld Inhabitants Inc. and Frima Studio. The game is a direct sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, a 2013 remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, and is loosely based on Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. Once again, we control Abe, a friendly Mudokon who managed to escape from the Glukkon's grip, and now leads three hundred of rescued Mudokons into the unknown. Our hero and his companions travel across the endless desert and face shortages of food and water. They find relief in a certain addicting brew. Gameplay in Oddworld: Soulstorm did not change that much since the first 2013 New ‘n’ Tasty. It is still a 2.5D platform-adventure game where we have to rely on Abe's and his fellow Mudokons' abilities. The game, however, is a bit darker in terms of stylistics.

6.5

Steam

3.8

Users

Oddworld: Soulstorm
Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 11, 2021

Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Sequel of the memorable 2017 platformer produced by Tarsier studio. Little Nightmares II introduces new heroes, locations and enemies, preserving the unique atmosphere of the first installment.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

7.3

Users

Little Nightmares II
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 4, 2025

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2D platformer from Team Cherry, a continuation of the hit of 2017. The game offers a great world with a partially open structure, a crafting system and an extensive dexterity combat system, based on acrobatic maneuvers.

9.1

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

10

Users

Hollow Knight: Silksong
Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 28, 2017

Arcade, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

A platformer game by Tarsier Studios. The player assumes the role of Six, a heroine who was kidnapped by monsters and locked in an underwater complex called The Maw. Her task is to escape this terrifying place which is difficult because of dangers, inspired by childhood nightmares, that lurk behind every corner. In Little Nightmares, the action is presented from a side view and the core of the gameplay is searching the atmospheric locations, hopping from platform to platform, and solving environmental puzzles. Given that the protagonist is equipped only with a lighter, we have to avoid direct confrontation with nightmarish opponents and try to sneak past them unnoticed. The title boasts high-quality three-dimensional graphics and is distinguished from among other platformer games by its dark style and toned-down colors.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

7.5

Users

Little Nightmares
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 18, 2024

Action, 2.5D, Fantasy, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action adventure 2.5D platformer. The player must explore different stages, solve puzzles, avoid traps and fight enemies. The time control mechanic is a big part of the game.

9.5

Gamepressure

8.4

Steam

3.8

Users

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Unravel Two

Unravel Two

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 9, 2018

Arcade, 2.5D, EA Play, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Unravel Two is a 2.5D platform game. Playing as a yarn toy, you need to be both skillful to succeed and clever to complete many logic puzzles in your path.

7.8

Steam

7.6

Users

Unravel Two
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 24, 2017

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Hollow Knight is a 2D metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry. The game takes us to a fantasy underground world located bellow the city of Dirtmouth. The place attracts numerous adventurers, who disappear without a trace when they enter it. We play as an adventurer who decides to face the challenge and find riches, fame, and the answers he is looking for in that underground world. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. Gameplay focuses on the exploration of vast locations, leveling and progressing our character, finding more and more powerful equipment, and fighting with the encountered enemies. During our exploration of the underworld, we will find not only many traps and dangers awaiting us, but also some friendly NPCs that will aid us with their knowledge or useful items.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.9

Users

Hollow Knight
Geometry Dash

Geometry Dash

PCMobile

August 13, 2013

Arcade, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.

Geometers Dash is a combination of a platform arcade game with a rhythmic game, in which the player controls a colorful square and travels through more and more complicated levels. The title also offers the possibility to build your own boards.

9.3

Steam

8.7

Users

Geometry Dash
Starbound

Starbound

PCXbox

July 22, 2016

Action, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Roguelike, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

An exploration game that eludes standard genre classification, developed by independent studio Chucklefish. Starbound combines elements of a 2D sandbox platformer and a strategy game. As you play, you explore and colonize other planets, provide for their inhabitants, construct useful items and vehicles, as well as fight hostile aliens. The game is set in a procedurally generated world,providing a great amount of freedom to the players. In addition to the single player mode, Starbound offers the ability to play with other people (via Intertnet) in competitive or cooperative modes. The game's retro graphics is characterized by a limited color palette and pixel-art stylistics.

8.5

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

8.7

Users

Starbound
Unravel

Unravel

PCPlayStationXbox

February 9, 2016

Arcade, 2.5D, EA Play, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

An action-logic platform game created by Coldwood Interactive in cooperation with the Electronic Arts company. You play as Yarny, a character made of yarn, who travels across various locations, inspired by the landscape of northern Scandinavia, in search of traces of his long lost family. Scores of adventures await you, requiring you to cleverly use the protagonist’s unique ability of unraveling his own body. He can use some of the yarn he is made of to create a bridge or catch a fish and use it to cross a river. The game features impressive, fully 3D graphics, although presented in 2.5D perspective, resembling LittleBigPlanet.

7.6

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

8.6

Users

Unravel
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

PCPlayStationXbox

April 21, 2015

Action, 2.5D, Historical, Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The first installment in the Assassin's Creed Chronicles series of spin-offs, created in the form of a 2.5D adventure platformer. The game was developed by Ubisoft as a bonus for users who bought the season pass for Assassin's Creed: Unity. The game is set in the sixteenth-century China, and the players assume the role of female assassin Shao Jun – a student of Ezio Auditore and the protagonist of the animated film Assassin's Creed: Embers. Being the last survivor of the Order's Chinese subdivision, she returns to her homeland with the intention of avenging her murdered brother. During the journey she meets a number of historical figures and visits several famous locations of China, including Beijing, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City. Gameplay mechanics are a translation of the usual gameplay into a side-scrolling platform game. We can climb, sneak, fight, and kill silently. The production features an original graphic style, inspired by traditional Chinese painting.

6.7

OpenCritic

7.4

Steam

6.3

Users

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
Blasphemous II

Blasphemous II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 24, 2023

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.

9.1

Steam

8.8

Users

Blasphemous II
Inside

Inside

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 29, 2016

Arcade, 2.5D, Dystopia, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play.

Inside is the second project of the independent Danish studio PlayDead, which became famous by creating the cult game Limbo. The game's development was partially funded by a grant from the Danish government. The story tells about a young boy who must stop the forces of evil that are trying to take over the world by experimenting on humans. The gameplay mechanics are similar to classic platformer games. They combine the necessity to solve various puzzles with tasks requiring reflexes and good manual skills. The game takes place in a dark universe where the rain never ceases to fall. The visuals of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous bestselling game developed by PlayDead studio. However, this time the world is three-dimensional. The colors in the game are toned down and the music is atmospheric. The game was created by using the popular, multi-platform Unity engine.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.5

Users

Inside
Cuphead

Cuphead

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 29, 2017

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional action game with designs resembling old cartoon movies, which is a debut production of StudioMDHR, an independent developer. In Cuphead, we assume the role of a gambling addict that loses his soul to the devil during one of his sessions. To retrieve it, he needs to work off its equivalent. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2D fighting game with a degree of platforming elements – we participate in continuous 1v1 fights, taking place on special 2D arenas. During combat we can make use of a wide range of weaponry, as well as several outfits bestowing us with special powers. Each of the enemies has his own fighting style, which needs to be countered in order for us to win. In opposition to the genre classics, our enemies are controlled by dynamic AI, making the game tough to beat and less predictable in case of replays.

9.6

Steam

8.9

Users

Cuphead
Prince of Persia (1989)

Prince of Persia (1989)

PC

October 3, 1989

Adventure, Multiplayer, Platformers, Action Adventure.

A classic two-dimensional platformer game developed by Broderbund Software. The game set the direction for the genre, and many later platformers were trying to follow it. The player assumes the role of the eponymous Prince of Persia, whose task is to rescue a beautiful princess held by the evil vizier Jaffar who has kidnapped her in order to take over the kingdom ruled by her father. Unless the princess decides to marry Jaffar, she will die. The protagonist has only an hour to free the princess who is being held in the dungeons under the palace. In the game, the protagonist traverses nearly three hundred chambers filled with different traps and armed guards. The gameplay is diversified with puzzle solving and the already mentioned time limit, requiring the player to develop their skills in order to make a progress. The game offers relatively simple visuals, but it stands out with exceptionally realistic character animations. The action is displayed in the classic side-view camera angle, and the game features Middle East-inspired music.

9.7

Users

Prince of Persia (1989)
Child of Light

Child of Light

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 29, 2014

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Child of Light is a 2D RPG that combines the elements of modern platformers and Japanese role-playing games. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft which also collaborated in the development of Far Cry and Assassin Creed games. Child of Light tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who has to save the kingdom of Lemuria. When playing, we influence Aurora's development and witness her rough journey to adulthood. The game is presented in a perspective typical for platform games, and the turn-based combat system is inspired by the jRPG genre. During her adventures, Aurora explores a vast, living world, where she encounters friendly fairies, gnomes, and sneaky monsters. Child of Light offers single player and multiplayer modes. In the latter, the second player takes on the role of a friendly firefly.

8.3

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

7.8

Users

Child of Light
MultiVersus

MultiVersus

PCPlayStationXbox

May 28, 2024

Fighting, 2.5D, Crossover, DC Comics, Movies, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Animated TV Series, Online, Singleplayer, Superheroes, Free-to-play.

Multiversus is a 2.5D fighting game based on the free-to-play model, allowing you to fight battles between famous Warner Bros. characters in full platform arenas. Fighters include Batman, Superman, Bugs Bunny and Shaggy.

7.6

Steam

3.9

Users

MultiVersus
LittleBigPlanet

LittleBigPlanet

PlayStation

October 27, 2008

Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

LittleBigPlanet is a dynamic platformer, designed for PlayStation 3 owners. This item is the first on this console to allow almost unlimited interference in the course of the game. You find yourself on a small planet, the boundaries of which are constantly widening while you play.

8.0

Users

LittleBigPlanet
Terraria

Terraria

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 16, 2011

Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters. There are many possibilities in the game, and the only restriction is your own imagination. Terraria features a single player mode, but you can join forces with other players, thus gaining precious allies, who can help you with the more challenging tasks.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

4.5

Users

Terraria
LittleBigPlanet 2

LittleBigPlanet 2

PlayStation

January 18, 2011

Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

The second part of the award-winning Media Molecule studio game. LittleBigPlanet 2 offers a powerful single player campaign and even more sophisticated tools for creating your own levels or even entire games.

8.5

Users

LittleBigPlanet 2
The Last Faith

The Last Faith

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 15, 2023

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

An action platformer metroidvania. The Last Faith stars Eric, traversing a dangerous gothic city, trying to learn the truth about an ancient prophecy and the corruption consuming the land.

7.4

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

4.9

Users

The Last Faith
My Memory of Us

My Memory of Us

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 9, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War II, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Poland.

A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality. My Memory Of Us uses side-view camera angle to present the world, and the controlled duo must support each other to overcome all obstacles and solve all puzzles. One of the game’s selling points is a simplified dialogue system based on symbols, as well as its setting being inspired by actual life in Poland under German occupation during World War II, especially inside Jewish ghettos. It also stands out with the monochromatic colors of its visuals.

9.2

Steam

6.1

Users

My Memory of Us
Zack Zero

Zack Zero

PCPlayStation

January 11, 2012

Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Zack Zero is a colourful platformer that combines a classic gameplay model with contemporary graphics and ideas. Players take on the role of Zack Zero, a cosmic hero who tries to save his beloved from the hands of the evil Zulrog.

6.5

Steam

5.3

Users

Zack Zero
Animal Well

Animal Well

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 9, 2024

Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Surrealism.

Animal Well is a puzzle game with platform game elements. We explore 2D maps, avoid dangers, collect objects and most of all solve puzzles.

8.9

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

7.8

Users

Animal Well
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 15, 2026

Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

8.3

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
The Cave

The Cave

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 22, 2013

Adventure, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

A humorous adventure with elements of an arcade platformer and a puzzle game. The title was produced by Ron Gilbert and the development team from Double Fine studio (Psychonauts, Brutal Legend, Stacking and others). The action of The Cave takes place in the title cave, full of secrets and traps. The player directs the actions of a group of three heroes who roam the corridors of the cave in search of an enigmatic "something". (the goals vary depending on the chosen team composition).

8.7

Steam

7.9

Users

The Cave
Gunpoint

Gunpoint

PC

June 3, 2013

Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Singleplayer.

An interesting puzzle platformer about the adventures of a spy who undertakes dangerous missions. The player's task is to bypass security measures in carefully guarded buildings. We do this with advanced gadgets, including a device that allows you to hack certain objects. Each level can be passed in several ways.

9.8

Steam

8.5

Users

Gunpoint
Noita

Noita

PC

October 15, 2020

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A representative of the roguelike species, in which we play the role of a magician wandering through the gloomy underworld. In comparison to other games, whose graphics were made in pixel art technique, Noita stands out due to its extensive possibilities of destroying the environment - each pixel here is a separately animated object subject to the laws of physics.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

9.3

Users

Noita
Terminator 2D: No Fate

Terminator 2D: No Fate

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 12, 2025

Action, 2D, Movies, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A 2D action platforming game, based on the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Terminator 2D: No Fate features 3 playable characters. We can play as T-800 and Sarah Connor during present times, trying to stop T-1000 and Skynet's plans. There is also an option to play as John Connor leading the resistance in the post-apocalyptic future.

7.5

OpenCritic

8.4

Steam

Terminator 2D: No Fate
Sonic Generations

Sonic Generations

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 1, 2011

Arcade, Crossover, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, Sonic.

Sonic Generations is an arcade platformer designed to celebrate the 20th birthday of the title blue hedgehog. In the game created by the Sonic Team there are two incarnations of Sonik - classic and modern, which try to eliminate holes in space-time. There are many locations in the game, which are a reference to the levels, known to fans of earlier versions of the cycle.

9.4

Steam

8.1

Users

Sonic Generations
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

PCXboxNintendo

March 11, 2020

Action, 2D, Fantasy, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The second part of the metroidvania series, in which the players play the title ghost. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the protagonist leaves Nibel forest to discover his true destiny as he travels through an exotic world.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.5

Users

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Unmechanical

Unmechanical

PCPlayStationMobile

August 8, 2012

Puzzle, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A puzzle platformer about a robot that tries to get out of a mysterious maze. The game consists of about 30 physical, mental or memory puzzles. Most of them are solved by interacting with the environment, e.g. moving objects. The production is distinguished by quite climatic graphics and music.

9.2

Steam

5.7

Users

Unmechanical
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 17, 2025

RPG, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Action RPG, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Mandragora is an action RPG with elements of a 2.5D platform game. The player chooses one of several character classes and sets out to explore the dark fantasy world.

7.0

Gamepressure

7.7

OpenCritic

8.0

Users

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
Moadra

Moadra

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 22, 2026

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

8.3

Steam

Moadra
Nine Sols

Nine Sols

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 29, 2024

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Action platform game set in a universe with elements of cyberpunk and Taoism. In Nine Sols we play as a hero named Yi, who travels through the colorful land and discovers its secrets, trying to take revenge on its divine rulers.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

7.3

Users

Nine Sols
Pizza Tower

Pizza Tower

PCNintendo

January 26, 2023

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A platforming game developed by Tour De Pizza, inspired by Wario Land and 1990s cartoons. The main protagonist of Pizza Tower is Peppino Spaghetti, a balding Italian chef on a quest to save his restaurant from destruction. There is only one thing to be done: destroy the titular tower.

9.1

OpenCritic

Pizza Tower
Well Dweller

Well Dweller

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 22, 2026

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

Well Dweller
MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories in Orbit

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

January 20, 2026

Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A colorful side-scrolling metroidvania, requiring a lot of precision from the player and in many ways similar to the Ori series. MIO: Memories in Orbit has us exploring the decks of a gigantic space ship, playing as a small robot. We must fight enemies (including bosses) and use our skills to explore hard-to-reach places.

8.3

OpenCritic

8.3

Steam

MIO: Memories in Orbit
Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 10, 2025

Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Little Nightmares III is the third installment in a series of horror platformers with adventure and stealth elements. The game features two playable characters named Low & Alone, who must escape from a nightmare world called Nowhere. The game supports singleplayer and two player co-op.

7.1

OpenCritic

4.7

Steam

Little Nightmares III
Blade Chimera

Blade Chimera

PCNintendo

January 16, 2025

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

An action platformer metroidvania. Blade Chimera has us playing as the warrior Shin, traversing a dystopian sci-fi world, cutting down hordes of monsters while trying to remember his past.

8.2

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

Blade Chimera
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo

January 16, 2025

Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Polish games, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is remastered version of the 2010 platformer, created for Nintendo by the Polish studio Forever Entertainment. We follow the adventures of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, exploring various locations and chasing after banana thieves.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.7

OpenCritic

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Guns of Fury

Guns of Fury

PCNintendo

February 13, 2025

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Mechs, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A retro shoot'em up inspired by the classic 2D platformers like Metal Slug. Guns of Fury allows us to cause destruction using a wide variety of weapons and mechs. The game combines dynamic action with obtaining skills and exploring a metroidvania world full of secrets waiting to be discovered.

8.9

Steam

Guns of Fury
Have a Nice Death

Have a Nice Death

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 22, 2023

Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Action platform game with roguelike elements. In Have a Nice Death we play the role of Death and wander through sections of Death Inc. eliminating hordes of enemies and facing powerful bosses.

8.0

Users

Have a Nice Death
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

PCXboxNintendo

March 11, 2016

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An expanded edition of the warmly received platform game developed by Moon studio in 2015. The story of Ori and the Blind Forest focuses on the titular spirit of the forest who is trying to learn something about itself and the world that surrounds it. The game lacks any dialogues and the story is told by using the gameplay and mute cutscenes. As for the mechanics, the game belongs to the subgenre called metroidvania. During the game player explores large, two-dimensional locations that contain many hidden passages, shortcuts, secrets, surprises and action challenges. As the game progresses, player unlocks new abilities of the protagonist that allow him to reach previously unavailable places. Definitive Edition offers 4 completely new locations, new abilities, music tracks and various improvements suggested by fans. Among the latter there are additional difficulty levels and a quick travel system.

9.5

Steam

8.0

Users

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Sea Fantasy

Sea Fantasy

PCPlayStationNintendo

January 7, 2025

RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, jRPG, Platformers, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Top-down, Fishing.

An unusual combination of a jRPG with an arcade game. The story of Sea Fantasy takes place in a submerged world and the key element of the game is fishing. We can "fight" the fantasy sea fauna using the fishing equipment we've built. It's also crucial to explore the dungeons filled with treasures and traps.

8.7

Steam

Sea Fantasy
Rayman Legends Retold

Rayman Legends Retold

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 3, 2026

Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Rayman Legends Retold
Blasphemous

Blasphemous

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 10, 2019

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous features high-quality pixel art visuals and has us facing down hordes of nightmarish enemies inspired by medieval Christianity.

9.0

Steam

8.4

Users

Blasphemous
Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 28, 2022

Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Rogue Legacy 2 is a 2D platformer with RPG and roguelike elements. The player explores a randomly generated world, and after the death of the character, the adventure continues with its descendants. Between the expeditions we can improve and expand our own residence.

8.9

OpenCritic

5.5

Users

Rogue Legacy 2
Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 29, 2013

Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An action 2D platform game starring a sympathetic creature of a protagonist. The game was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and is the fifth full-fledged installment in the series created by Michel Ancel. This time the titular protagonist and his friend Globox must face nightmares which have created amazing worlds during the 100 years they have spent in the Crossroads of Dreams. Rayman must also free the Teensies captured by the clone of the deceptive Magician. Gameplay mechanics and the visual style of Rayman Legends are similar to the mechanics and style of the previous Rayman game (Rayman Origins). The new features in the game include musical levels and a system that allows other players to freely join the game in split-screen cooperation mode.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

7.8

Users

Rayman Legends
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