The Best Platform Games

Update, : Planet of Lana added at rank #15.
1

Psychonauts 2 (2021)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 4

Experience an imaginative journey through the minds of friends and foes in Psychonauts 2. Customize your psychic powers and solve environmental puzzles while battling strange enemies. With a cinematic and humor-filled story, this game is brought to you by legendary game designer Tim Schafer.


Pros:
  • Surprisingly well-crafted world
  • Strong sense of style
  • Good messages about mental health
  • Fun platforming
  • Good story
Cons:
  • Underwhelming gameplay
  • Repetitive level design
  • Weak narrative
  • Not challenging
  • Lacks unique mechanics

  • platform
  • cult
  • psychedelic

2

The Legend of Tianding (2021)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch

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.


Pros:
  • 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
Cons:
  • 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

3

Demon Turf (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

The 3D platformer with attitude! Join Beebz in her ambitious goal of taking over the Demon Turfs and becoming the Demon Queen herself! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with unique mechanics like momentum-driven combat and self-placed checkpoints. Time to face the Demon King head on!


  • platform
  • 3d

4

OMNO (2021)

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90
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • short
  • cute
  • atmospheric
  • magic
  • third-person
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • discovery
  • adventure
  • minimalist

5

Blue Fire (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One stadia Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique temples filled with increasingly difficult 3D platforming challenges, diverse enemies, quests, collectibles, and more. Slash daunting adversaries, leap through deadly traps and master the art of movement.


  • platform
  • dungeon
  • 3d
  • souls

6

Tinykin (2022)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!


  • platform
  • exploration
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • pikmin

7

The Artful Escape (2021)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

The Artful Escape is a psychedelic journey of self-discovery and creativity, following the story of a young musician trying to break out of his famous uncle's shadow. The game features simple platforming and a unique music interface, where players can create their own musical compositions. The game's beautiful visuals and uplifting story, supported by an outstanding voice cast, make it a must-play for music lovers and fans of visual novels.


Pros:
  • Gorgeous visuals,Unique music interface,Outstanding voice cast,Uplifting story
Cons:
  • Lack of challenging gameplay,Short game length,More of a visual novel than a traditional game

  • psychedelic
  • platform
  • self-discovery
  • sci-fi
  • narrative
  • rhythm
  • adventure
  • side-scrolling
  • dylan
  • music
  • aliens

8

A Hat in Time (2017)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!


  • platform
  • 3d

9

Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a captivating 2D platformer that follows the eponymous spirit of the forest as they embark on an adventure to save a friend. This game offers a great mix of platforming puzzles, combat, and beautiful painterly locations.


Pros:
  • Smooth controls
  • Exceptional level design
  • Improved combat options
  • Fast travel and auto-saving systems
  • Highly polished port
Cons:
  • Limited variety in enemies and bosses

  • platform
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • skill
  • flight
  • exploration
  • boss
  • narrative
  • challenging
  • puzzle
  • beautiful

10

Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization. Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack and explore your surroundings. Save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin.

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  • platform
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • cute
  • puzzle

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