The Best Platform Games - Page 5

Update : Sudoku - Pro added at rank #18.
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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (2022)

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

Join Klonoa on a heroic quest in the KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series, a remastered collection of nostalgic Japanese-style games. Dive into a unique universe filled with original characters, challenging levels, and high-spirited soundtracks. Enjoy improved graphics, simplified gameplay, and adjustable difficulty settings. Dress up as the enemy character and embark on an unforgettable adventure!


What we like:
  • Unique and immersive gameplay
  • High-quality remastered graphics
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Exciting levels with well-paced puzzles
  • Bonus content adding value to the game
What could be improved:
  • Games are relatively short

  • platform
  • remake
  • side-scrolling

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits (2021)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch 2

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an interactive adventure filled with stunning visuals, a touching story and engaging exploration. Players take on the role of Kena, a young spirit guide helping two lost children find their brother. Along her journey, she must battle evil entities and face her own demons to protect the village from corruption. With its unique world, cute 'Rot' companions and challenging combat, this game is sure to be one of the best experiences of the year.

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What we like:
  • Unique world
  • Stunning visuals
  • Engaging combat
  • Adorable 'Rot' companions
  • Challenging puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Story may be too linear for some
  • Combat can prove difficult for inexperienced players

  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • boss
  • cute
  • souls
  • adventure
  • pixar
  • battle
  • action
  • narrative
  • 3d

43

Lunistice (2022)

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87
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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

44

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

45

Blue Fire (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows Android

Embark on a thrilling journey in Blue Fire, a challenging platformer that takes you through the desolated kingdom of Penumbra. Master the art of movement, overcome obstacles, and engage in frenzied combat. Discover secrets, encounter survivors, and upgrade your equipment. With a blend of action, platforming, and mystery, this game will keep you on your toes.


What we like:
  • Challenging and rewarding platforming
  • Structured gameplay combining various elements
  • Unique boss fights
  • Well-paced with a sense of mystery
  • Offers plenty of side quests
What could be improved:
  • Occasional camera issues
  • Level layouts could be improved
  • Basic combat
  • Lacks a map system

  • platform
  • dungeon
  • 3d

46

PEPPERED: an existential platformer (2025)

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90
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PC Windows Mac OS

An existential platformer where Doomsday is just around the corner. Save the world or become an eternal corporate slave for the God of Death. Choices matter. Or do they? Goof around and find out.

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  • platform
  • soundtrack
  • philosophical
  • lgbtq
  • precision
  • humor
  • perma-death
  • dystopian
  • replay-value
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • psychological
  • dark
  • pixel
  • action-adventure

47

Astalon: Tears Of The Earth (2021)

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86
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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game full of challenging platforming, epic bosses, and captivating storytelling. Control a party of three heroes with unique skills and abilities, explore a tower full of secrets and hidden artifacts, and embrace death as an opportunity to upgrade your characters and progress further. With retro graphics and music that nail the 8-bit vibe, Astalon delivers an unforgettable journey that will appeal to fans of classic NES-era games and modern side-scrollers alike.


What we like:
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Retro graphic style and music
  • Interesting map full of shortcuts and secrets
  • Fun to switch between different characters
  • Captivating story
What could be improved:
  • Forced backtracking every time you die
  • QOL upgrades earned too late in the game
  • Items in shop have no description
  • Dungeons feel repetitive
  • Bosses are mostly easy

  • platform
  • retro
  • metroidvania
  • fantasy
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • chiptune
  • action-adventure
  • old-school
  • anime
  • magic
  • demons

48

The Spirit and the Mouse (2022)

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89
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.


  • platform
  • 3d
  • collectathon
  • emotional
  • puzzle
  • cute
  • exploration
  • colourful
  • narrative
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • single-player
  • head-scratch

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated (2020)

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

Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.


  • platform
  • remake
  • robots
  • multiplayer
  • cult
  • classic
  • 3d
  • boss-fight
  • funny

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The Last Cube (2022)

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

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
  • sci-fi
  • futuristic
  • colourful
  • third-person
  • grid
  • robots

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