The Best Platform Games for Playstation 5 - Page 3

Update : ANIMAL WELL added at rank #1.
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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.


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

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Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022)

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80
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!


  • platform
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • 2d
  • action
  • anime
  • side-scrolling

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Rogue Legacy 2 (2020)

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

Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.


What we like:
  • Addictive one-more-try gameplay
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
  • Customization and accessibility options
  • Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
  • Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation
What could be improved:
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
  • Story may not be a strong point
  • Randomness may be frustrating at times
  • Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • challenging
  • difficult

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Dungeon Munchies (2019)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of cooking and platforming
  • Compelling storyline
  • Customization options for combat
  • Impressive art style and monster designs
  • Diverse soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

  • cooking
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • funny
  • action
  • action-adventure
  • food
  • zombies

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The Spirit and the Mouse (2022)

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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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The Cub (2024)

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Android Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

From the creators of Golf Club Nostalgia and Highwater. Return to their whimsical, neon-lit apocalypse in a Jungle Book meets The Armageddon fusion. Parkour through the remains of humanity as a child being hunted, while catchy end-of-days tunes and curious survivor stories play on the radio.


  • platform
  • post-apocalyptic
  • parkour
  • apocalypse-wave
  • soundtrack
  • precision
  • narration
  • comic
  • dystopian
  • stylized
  • puzzle
  • 2d

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Frogun (2022)

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

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!


  • platform
  • 3d
  • retro
  • cute
  • cartoony

28

Aeterna Noctis (2021)

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80
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Aeterna Noctis is a demanding metroidvania that combines intense platform gameplay with enemies that will get the most out of each player. Explore, recover your power and help the king of darkness in an epic adventure only suitable for players who want a real challenge.


  • platform
  • metroidvania
  • hand-drawn
  • boss
  • difficult
  • souls
  • non-linear
  • boss-fight
  • soundtrack

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Solar Ash (2021)

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

Solar Ash is a visually stunning action-adventure platformer. As Rei, you'll save your home planet from the Ultravoid, battling massive beasts and exploring a vibrant, gravity-defying world. With fast-paced action, epic boss fights, and a captivating narrative, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat.


What we like:
  • Visually captivating gameplay
  • Engaging and challenging boss fights
  • Unique and fast-paced action
  • Intricate exploration and suit unlocking
  • Smooth and satisfying navigation system
What could be improved:
  • Short gameplay duration
  • Limited side missions and collectibles
  • Inconsistent controls
  • Underdeveloped game mechanics

  • platform
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • 3d
  • puzzle

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One Hand Clapping (2020)

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

One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you.


  • platform
  • rhythm
  • 2d
  • music
  • voice
  • puzzle
  • control
  • experience
  • education
  • family-friendly
  • colourful

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