The Best Platform Games - Page 3

Update : Bionic Bay added at rank #26.
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The Legend of Tianding (2021)

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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

22

The Last Cube (2022)

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Playstation 5 Mac OS Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Linux Xbox One

Cube puzzler and an epic adventure. Stamp stickers to the sides of your cube to imbue each surface with unique powers, which are vital to solving puzzles and finding secrets.


  • puzzle
  • platform
  • 3d
  • science
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • atmospheric
  • logic
  • movement
  • colourful
  • sci-fi
  • third-person
  • futuristic
  • grid
  • robots

23

Toodee and Topdee (2021)

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

A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.

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  • platform
  • puzzle
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • campaign

24

Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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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

25

Demon Turf (2021)

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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

26

Bionic Bay (2025)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows j

A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.

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  • platform
  • physics
  • puzzle
  • science
  • 2d
  • destruction
  • atmospheric
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • dark
  • hand-drawn

27

Gravity Circuit (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.


  • platform
  • robots
  • 2d
  • beat-em-up
  • metroidvania
  • retro
  • pixel
  • scroller
  • superhero
  • futuristic
  • fast-paced
  • classic
  • action

28

Lunistice (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!


  • platform
  • 3d
  • short
  • linear
  • attack
  • score
  • precision
  • pixel
  • old-school
  • collectathon

29

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (2024)

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

'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

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)

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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

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