Updated:
11 Dec 2023
Platformers have long been a staple of video game history, and continue to pave the way towards the future. Independent developers have taken notice of the demand for classic platformers and have acted accordingly. With the near limitless options for platformers, let’s take a moment to reflect on 50 that have left an indelible mark on the industry.
| Title | Release | Platform | Steam Review | Metacritic User Score | Review | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 Spikes | 2014 | PC, Xbox, WiiU, PS4 | 9/10 | 6.6 | Review | Trailer |
| 20XX | 2016 | PC, PS4, Switch | 8/10 | 7.1 | Review | Trailer |
| Axiom Verge | 2015 | Switch, PS4, PC | 9/10 | 8.4 | Review | Trailer |
| Azure Striker Gunvolt | 2014 | PC, Switch, 3DS | 9/10 | 8.1 | Review | Trailer |
| Braid | 2008 | PC, PS3, Xbox, Android | 9/10 | 7.8 | Review | Trailer |
| Castlevania Annivarsary Collection | 2019 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 7.9 | Review | Trailer |
| Cavestory | 2004 | Switch, PC, 3DS, Wii, | 10/10 | 7.9 | Review | Trailer |
| Celeste | 2018 | Switch, PC | 10/10 | 8.4 | Review | Trailer |
| Contra Anniversary Collection | 2019 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 6.9 | Review | Trailer |
| Cuphead | 2017 | PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox | 10/10 | 8.2 | Review | Trailer |
| Dandara | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4 | 9/10 | 7.4 | Review | Trailer |
| Dead Cells | 2017 | PC, Switch, Xbox, IOS, | 10/10 | 7.9 | Review | Trailer |
| Donkey Kong Country Returns | 2010 | Wii, WiiU, 3DS | N/A | 8.6 | Review | Trailer |
| Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze | 2014 | Switch, WiiU | N/A | 8.7 | Review | Trailer |
| Environmental Station Alpha | 2015 | PC | 9/10 | 8.3 | Review | Trailer |
| Fez | 2012 | PC, PS4, PSs, IOS, Xbox | 9/10 | 6.4 | Review | Trailer |
| Gris | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4 | 10/10 | N/A | Review | Trailer |
| Guacamelee 2 | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 8 | Review | Trailer |
| Hollow Knight | 2017 | PC, Switch, Xbox, PS4, | 10/10 | 8.8 | Review | Trailer |
| Iconoclasts | 2018 | Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 8.1 | Review | Trailer |
| Katana Zero | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4 | 10/10 | 8.9 | Review | Trailer |
| King's Bird | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 6.1 | Review | Trailer |
| Kirby Planet Robobot | 2016 | 3DS | N/A | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
| Kirby Star Allies | 2018 | Switch | N/A | 7.5 | Review | Trailer |
Kunai | 2020 | Switch, PC | 7/10 | 7.6 | Review | Trailer |
Megaman Legacy Collection | 2015 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Megaman X Legacy Collection | 2018 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 6/10 | 8/1 | Review | Trailer |
Megaman Zero/ZX Legacy Collection | 2020 | Switch, PC | 7/10 | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Mirror's Edge | 2008 | PC, PS3, Xbox | 9/10 | 8 | Review | Trailer |
| N++ | 2015 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 10/10 | N/A | Review | Trailer |
| New Super Mario Bros Wii | 2009 | Wii, WiiU | N/A | 8.3 | Review | Trailer |
| Ori and the Blind Forest | 2015 | PC, Switch, Xbox, PS4 | 10/10 | 8.7 | Review | Trailer |
| Psychonauts | 2005 | PC, PS2, Xbox | 10/10 | 8.8 | Review | Trailer |
| Rayman Legends | 2013 | PC, Switch, Xbox, PS4,WiiU | 9/10 | 8.4 | Review | Trailer |
| Rogue Legacy | 2013 | PC, Switch, PS3, PS4 | 9/10 | 7.7 | Review | Trailer |
Scourgebringer | 2020 | PC | 9/10 | N/A | Review | Trailer |
Shantae Half Genie Hero | 2016 | PC, Switch, PS4 | 9/10 | 7/7 | Review | Trailer |
Shovel Knight | 2014 | PC, Switch, WiiU, PS4, Xbox | 10/10 | 7.7 | Review | Trailer |
Sonic Generations | 2011 | PC, Xbox, PS4, 3DS | 9/10 | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Sonic Mania | 2017 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 9/10 | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Spelunky | 2013 | PC, PS4, PS3 | 9/10 | 7.3 | Review | Trailer |
Super Mario 3D Land | 2011 | 3DS | N/A | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Super Mario 3D World | 2013 | WiiU | N/A | 8.9 | Review | Trailer |
Super Mario Galaxy | 2007 | Wii | N/A | 9 | Review | Trailer |
Super Mario Odyssey | 2017 | Switch | N/A | 8.9 | Review | Trailer |
Super Meat Boy | 2010 | PC, Switch, PS4, WiiU | 9/10 | 8.2 | Review | Trailer |
The Messenger | 2018 | PC, Switch | 10/10 | 8.3 | Review | Trailer |
The Pedestrian | 2020 | PC | 10/10 | 8.5 | Review | Trailer |
Yooka Laylee | 2017 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox | 7/10 | 7.4 | Review | Trailer |
Yoshi's Wooly World | 2015 | WiiU | N/A | N.A | Review | Trailer |
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