The best platformer games are those that manage to challenge the player while still telling a compelling story. Platformers of this quality can be found in all sorts of interesting niches and ...

Dare we even talk about Hollow Knight: Silksong? Seriously, we’re asking you this question with full honesty and open hearts. This is a game that has been cursed from almost the moment it was ...

Games have been making a staple point for the genres they have been cast into, and as of May 2025, the platformer genre continues to captivate players with innovative gameplay, nostalgic elements, and ...

Platforming has been a staple of video games for almost as long as video games have been around. The genre really took off with the release of Super Mario Bros. for the NES, kicking off a golden age ...

Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 was a solid platformer tied to a popular film. Herdy Gerdy blended puzzle and strategy mechanics in a unique platforming experience. Ape Escape 3 is an underrated gem, ...

It wasn’t going to be anything else. Astro Bot is an excellent platformer and one of the best released on any platform in recent years, let alone PS5. It was such a landslide win for our voting that ...

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Honorable mentions/games I didn’t play enough of for proper top 20 consideration: Drywall Eating Simulator, Eternal Strands, ...

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Despite being one of the most popular genres across all the home console generations, it isn’t often platformers are mentioned on lists of the best PC games. Normally, the conversation centers around ...

Whether it is back on the NES or the best Switch games coming out today, Nintendo has always been home to the best platformers on the market. The Mario games obviously set the standard for the genre, ...