The Best Platform Games

Update : Castlevania DominuS Collection added at rank #4.
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ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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90
Review score
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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  • platform
  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • discovery
  • exploration
  • pixel
  • metroidvania
  • atmospheric

2

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (2024)

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86
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown', is a mesmerizing adventure where you, as Sargon, navigate the enchanting yet perilous Mount Qaf. Master a deep combat system, solve intricate puzzles, and explore a world where every corner hides secrets. Experience a game that beautifully blends platforming with Metroidvania elements, offering a fresh narrative and stunning visuals that will keep you hooked.


What we like:
  • Engaging and deep combat system
  • Rewarding exploration and discovery
  • Stunning visuals and smooth performance
  • Innovative gameplay features
  • Challenging and satisfying boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Storytelling sometimes lacks depth

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • fight
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • metroidvania
  • action-adventure

3

Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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88
Review score
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Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux IOS iPhone Xbox Series X/s

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • time
  • classic
  • manipulation
  • 2d
  • programming
  • in-depth

4

Castlevania DominuS Collection (2024)

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94
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

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  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • rpg
  • vampire
  • action-adventure
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • action
  • exploration
  • dark
  • remake
  • compilation
  • piracy
  • time-consuming
  • arcade

5

Blasphemous 2 (2023)

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85
Review score
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Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch l

Blasphemous 2 is a visually stunning and challenging Metroidvania game that delivers both poetic beauty and brutal gameplay. Play as The Penitent One and prevent the birth of a new prophetic miracle child. Satisfying combat and rewarding boss battles; attention to detail, focus, and pattern recognition; immersive script, story, and music. Lacks extensive accessibility settings. Brilliant choice for fans of challenging games.


What we like:
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying combat
  • Immersive script, story, and music
What could be improved:
  • Lacks extensive accessibility settings

  • platform
  • boss
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • metroidvania
  • combat
  • exploration
  • souls
  • challenging
  • story
  • gothic
  • fight
  • 2d

6

Jusant (2023)

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84
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

7

The Legend of Tianding (2021)

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89
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IOS iPhone PC Windows

The Legend of Tian Ding takes you on a journey into the depths of Taiwanese history and culture, through fast-paced combat and platforming. This game puts its own spin on the legend of Liao Tian Ding, a Taiwanese Robin Hood-like character, while remaining true to his character. With its mix of kung fu combat and platforming, this game is sure to satisfy any itch for an action-packed adventure set in Taiwan's past.


What we like:
  • Fast-paced combat and platforming
  • Rich story based on real events
  • Charming manhua aesthetic
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Freedom to chain abilities in combat & movement
  • Variety of secrets hidden throughout levels
What could be improved:
  • Cutscenes can be too long & unskippable at times
  • Uneven progression with upgrades only available later in the game
  • Difficulty spikes during some boss battles

  • historical
  • platform
  • spectacle
  • fight
  • side-scrolling
  • comic
  • boss
  • martial
  • boss-fight
  • beat-em-up
  • combat
  • scroller
  • action
  • hack-and-slash
  • book

8

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5

Join Ratchet, Clank, and newcomer Rivet on an epic intergalactic adventure! Battle evil emperors, prevent a dimensional collapse, and explore new planets. Enjoy stunning graphics, fast loading times, and a fantastic story. Experience the thrill of wielding great weapons and engaging in fun gameplay. Despite some minor issues, this game is an unforgettable journey across the galaxy.

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What we like:
  • Fantastic story
  • Stunning graphics
  • Fast loading times
  • Fun gameplay
  • Great weapons
What could be improved:
  • Some technical issues including crashes
  • Repetitive boss fights
  • Challenges in the arena affected by difficulty
  • Ray-traced reflections need optimization

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • shooter
  • action
  • adventure
  • alternate
  • combat
  • robots

9

Pepper Grinder (2024)

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81
Review score
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Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.


  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • boss

10

Demon Turf (2021)

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88
Review score
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Xbox One PC Windows

In Demon Turf, you're a young demon girl on a quest to become the Queen. Navigate through a vibrant, cel-shaded polygonal world with acrobatic moves and physics-based combat. Master the platforming mechanics, set your checkpoints, and face new challenges in varied worlds. Despite some flaws, this game offers a delightful and challenging experience filled with humor, charm, and plenty of replay value.


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay
  • Retro styled game with unlockable cheats
  • Unique and creative world design
  • Upbeat soundtrack
  • Plenty of content to explore and complete
What could be improved:
  • Controls, camera, and jumping off pads are difficult
  • Frustrating for casual players
  • Inconsistent level design
  • Gameplay doesn't flow well

  • platform
  • 3d

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