Best Platformer Games
1,190 Platformer games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
SpeedRunners
Released: Apr 19, 2016
Critic rating: 75.7 / 100 • 117 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Racing, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online.
Doritos Crash Course
Released: Dec 8, 2010
Critic rating: 75.7 / 100 • 32 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Doritos Crash Course is a fast-paced, funny, obstacle course game show for your Avatar to compete against your friends and family over XboxLive.
Strider
Released: Feb 18, 2014
Critic rating: 78.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Strider Hiryu, the original assassin that inspired many third person action titles returns in a completely new game for a new generation of gamers as he takes on the Grand Master Meio.
UnMetal
Released: Apr 21, 2021
Critic rating: 77.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
In 1972 a crack commando squad threw you in prison for a crime you didn't commit.
Joust
Released: Jul 16, 1982
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Joust is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1982.
DuckTales: Remastered
Released: Aug 13, 2013
Critic rating: 74.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Wii U, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
DuckTales Remastered takes the classic Disney platforming adventure to a whole new level.
Disney's Aladdin
Released: Feb 1, 1994
Critic rating: 75.6 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System/Mark III
Game modes: Single player
This version of Disney's Aladdin is a completely different game than either the SNES or Genesis versions, and was only released for SEGA's 8-bit systems, Master System & Game Gear.
Toki Tori
Released: May 20, 2008
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
In Toki Tori, the player controls a little yellow chicken determined to save all the lost eggs.
Bramble: The Mountain King
Released: Apr 27, 2023
Critic rating: 68.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Bramble: The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Released: Feb 16, 2024
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A remake of the first game in the Mario vs.
Sonic Rush
Released: Nov 15, 2005
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Sonic the Hedgehog has a new partner, Blaze the Cat, in this fast-paced platformer, Sonic Rush.
Ninja Gaiden
Released: Dec 9, 1988
Critic rating: 75.6 / 100 • 43 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
Experience the original adventure of Ryu Hayabusa, the shadow warrior, in this acclaimed and challenging action-platformer from the NES era!
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD
Released: Oct 25, 2013
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
The HD remaster of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the 3DS.
The Last Faith
Released: Nov 15, 2023
Critic rating: 76.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Last Faith is an exploration-based Metroidvania, action side-scrolling platformer with dark and gothic horror themes at its core.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Released: Nov 11, 2011
Critic rating: 76.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Wii, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
The game will whisk you away to familiar locations from books 5-7 Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows, including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic and Godric's Hollow.
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Released: Nov 12, 2008
Critic rating: 87.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Racing, Quiz/Trivia, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Banjo and Kazooie are facing their greatest adventure yet, battling long-time nemesis Gruntilda for rightful ownership of Spiral Mountain.
Teslagrad
Released: Dec 13, 2013
Critic rating: 79.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle platformer developed by Rain Games.
The Expendabros
Released: Aug 4, 2014
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Rescue your brothers in arms and play as seven different legendary soldiers - each with their own unique weapons and special attacks - with up to four players at once in local multiplayer co-op mode.
Heave Ho
Released: Aug 29, 2019
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Heave Ho tasks up to four players with a simple goal – don’t fall to your death!
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Released: Feb 26, 2013
Critic rating: 77.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Music, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Runner2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed and IGF award winning BIT.TRIP RUNNER.,In the style of the BIT.TRIP series, Runner2 is a rhythm-music platforming game.,Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to brand new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar toward the goal of tracking down the Timbletot and thwarting his evil plans to destroy not only our world, but every world there is.
The Touryst
Released: Nov 21, 2019
Critic rating: 82.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Discover exotic islands, explore ancient monuments, uncover secret passageways, and make the trip you always wanted in The Touryst You are just arriving at the Monument Islands. Want to go swimming? Or rather take a dive into the deep sea? Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments..
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Released: Aug 27, 1997
Critic rating: 75.4 / 100 • 28 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Platform
Platforms: Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player
The Lost World: Jurassic Park is an action-adventure video game developed by DreamWorks Interactive and Appaloosa Interactive, and published by Electronic Arts and Sega for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn, respectively, in 1997.
Wario Land: Shake It!
Released: Jul 24, 2008
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Simulator, Adventure
Platforms: Wii, Wii U
Game modes: Single player
Wario, Nintendo's greedy, uncouth and rude anti-hero, returns to his roots.
Yoshi's Woolly World
Released: Jun 25, 2015
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Wii U
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Set off with a friend through a wild, woolly world in this grand Yoshi adventure!
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Released: Jan 22, 2015
Critic rating: 73.1 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Wii U
Game modes: Single player
Do you have the magic touch?