Best Platformer Games
1,188 Platformer games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Sonic Forces
Released: Nov 7, 2017
Critic rating: 56.7 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Fight through a world destroyed by Dr.
Mighty No. 9
Released: Jun 21, 2016
Critic rating: 52.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Mighty No.
I am Bread
Released: Dec 3, 2014
Critic rating: 53.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
I am Bread is an action-adventure simulation game.
Over the Hedge
Released: May 9, 2006
Critic rating: 57.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
In the video game, which takes place a year after the movie, RJ, Hammy, Verne, and the gang feel that they need to have more things for the log (the area behind the hedge).
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Released: Nov 23, 1994
Critic rating: 55.5 / 100 • 40 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
The Super NES version of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is a side-scrolling action game composed of seven stages, with two different gameplay styles.
Casper
Released: Sep 15, 1996
Critic rating: 40.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player
Based on the Casper film, the game pits you in the role of the friendly ghost trying to make a friend and a second chance at life instead of scaring everyone away.
Slain: Back from Hell
Released: Mar 24, 2016
Critic rating: 49.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Slain: Back from Hell.
Toby: The Secret Mine
Released: Oct 20, 2015
Critic rating: 59.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.
Castlevania
Released: Jan 26, 1999
Critic rating: 74.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo 64
Game modes: Single player
Take control of Reinhardt Schneider, a whip-toting Vampire Killer who has waited his whole life to meet his destiny, or Carrie Fernandez, a young girl with a strong magical presence who is mysteriously drawn to Dracula's evil Castlevania.
Sonic Lost World
Released: Oct 18, 2013
Critic rating: 58.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge
Released: Sep 12, 2003
Critic rating: 65.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Quiz/Trivia, Adventure
Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Legacy Mobile Device
Game modes: Single player
Gruntilda is back, and only Banjo and Kazooie can stop her master plan!
City Connection
Released: Jul 1, 1985
Critic rating: 49.0 / 100
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Racing, Adventure
Platforms: Arcade, ZX Spectrum, MSX
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
City Connection is a 1-2 player comedic racing adventure platform game in which you control a car that can never be stopped.
Altered Beast
Released: Jun 14, 1988
Critic rating: 45.0 / 100
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Android, Atari ST/STE, iOS, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, MSX
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
Altered Beast is a 1988 beat 'em up video game developed by Team Shinobi and published by Sega for arcades.
Mario Bros.
Released: Sep 9, 1983
Critic rating: 54.2 / 100 • 48 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The first port of Mario Bros.
The Smurfs
Released: Nov 1, 1994
Critic rating: 53.7 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS
Game modes: Single player
Smurf to the rescue!
Donkey Kong 3
Released: Jul 4, 1984
Critic rating: 53.6 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Shooter, Platform
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
The NES port of Donkey Kong 3 is the most re-released version, being part of the e-Reader ports and of the Virtual Consoles.
The Incredibles
Released: Oct 26, 2004
Critic rating: 40.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Superstrength, superspeed, invisibility, and elasticity are all the powers you have to combat evil in The Incredibles.
Naruto: Ninja Council 2
Released: Apr 29, 2004
Critic rating: 45.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Action game, based on the Shonen Jump manga.
Dragon's Lair
Released: Dec 29, 1990
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
Dragon's Lair is a side-scrolling platform game based on the laserdisc game of the same name released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and developed by the MotiveTime group.
Animaniacs
Released: Nov 1, 1994
Critic rating: 51.8 / 100 • 33 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player
Animaniacs is a side-scrolling action/puzzle game based on the animated TV series of the same name.
Sonic Blast
Released: Nov 1, 1996
Critic rating: 51.5 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System/Mark III
Game modes: Single player
Fully rendered graphics thrust Sonic into an exciting 3D playing environment.
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
Released: May 1, 1993
Critic rating: 51.4 / 100 • 42 votes
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, known as Bubsy for short, is a platform video game released by Accolade in the early 1990s.
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
Released: Oct 12, 1992
Critic rating: 51.2 / 100 • 30 votes
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Sport
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player
Bart has to stay up late and write a paper for class tomorrow.
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame
Released: Dec 31, 1993
Critic rating: 30.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Mac, DOS, FM Towns
Game modes: Single player
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame is a platform game released as the sequel to 1989's Prince of Persia.
Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge
Released: Nov 1, 1992
Critic rating: 49.2 / 100 • 21 votes
Genres: Platform
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Game modes: Single player
Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game featuring Spider-Man and members of the X-Men.