The Best Platform Games for Xbox Series X - Page 4

Update : South of Midnight added at rank #7.
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Nikoderiko: The Magical World (2024)

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Run, jump, ground pound, slide and ride through seven unique worlds in Nikoderiko: The Magical World, a charming platforming adventure game! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy music by legendary composer David Wise.


  • platform
  • 3d
  • classic

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

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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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Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.


  • puzzle
  • story
  • adventure
  • platform
  • narrative
  • fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • single-player
  • action
  • exploration
  • battle
  • boss-fight
  • moba
  • stealth

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Promenade (2024)

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Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this game inspired by the best 3D platformers


  • platform
  • collectathon
  • puzzle
  • metroidvania
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • cute
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • cartoony
  • exploration
  • retro
  • funny
  • controller-support
  • adventure

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X

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.

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What we like:
  • Smooth controls
  • Exceptional level design
  • Improved combat options
  • Fast travel and auto-saving systems
  • Highly polished port
What could be improved:
  • Limited variety in enemies and bosses

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

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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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Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines (2024)

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Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.


  • platform
  • dog
  • collectathon
  • 2d
  • precision
  • family-friendly
  • cartoony
  • pixel
  • colourful
  • cute
  • comedy

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Anomaly Agent (2024)

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Step into the neon-soaked shoes of Agent 70 in 'Anomaly Agent,' a thrilling ride through a cyberpunk world beset by anomalies. Arm yourself with a collection of anomaly weapons and unleash mayhem with fluid combat that blends shooting, melee, and acrobatics. Shape the story with your actions, explore a rich narrative, and face off against uniquely challenging bosses. It's a sci-fi adventure filled with action, choice, and style!


What we like:
  • Innovative combat system blending melee and ranged attacks
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices
  • Unique and challenging boss fights
  • Rich, cyberpunk aesthetic with a captivating soundtrack
  • Customizable gameplay with character upgrades
What could be improved:
  • Steep initial difficulty curve
  • Some sections have frustrating platforming

  • cyberpunk
  • 2d
  • platform
  • pixel
  • scroller
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • action
  • fight
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss
  • conversation
  • choices
  • boss-fight
  • brawler

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Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022)

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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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