The Best Platform Games

Update : ANTONBLAST added at rank #5.
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ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows j

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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  • platform
  • puzzle
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • pixel
  • atmospheric
  • no-combat
  • discovery
  • nonlinear

2

Neva (2024)

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85
Review score
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Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.


  • platform
  • puzzle

3

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (2024)

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86
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PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

'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

4

Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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88
Review score
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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

5

ANTONBLAST (2024)

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91
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!

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  • platform
  • destruction
  • comic
  • wario
  • 2d
  • fast-paced
  • cartoony
  • retro
  • book

6

Blasphemous 2 (2023)

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85
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Blasphemous 2 is a visually stunning and challenging Metroidvania game that delivers both poetic beauty and brutal gameplay. Play as The Penitent One and prevent the birth of a new prophetic miracle child. Satisfying combat and rewarding boss battles; attention to detail, focus, and pattern recognition; immersive script, story, and music. Lacks extensive accessibility settings. Brilliant choice for fans of challenging games.


What we like:
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying combat
  • Immersive script, story, and music
What could be improved:
  • Lacks extensive accessibility settings

  • platform
  • boss
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • metroidvania
  • combat
  • exploration
  • souls
  • challenging
  • story
  • gothic
  • fight
  • 2d

7

Sonic x Shadow Generations (2024)

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81
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!

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  • platform
  • classic
  • boss
  • 3d
  • 2d
  • soundtrack
  • boss-fight
  • fast-paced
  • open-world
  • replay-value
  • attack
  • score

8

Jusant (2023)

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84
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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.


What we like:
  • Intuitive climbing gameplay
  • Rich, immersive environments
  • Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
  • Profound storytelling
  • Beautiful soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Occasional collision issues
  • Some story elements are cryptic

  • vertical
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • story
  • meditative
  • atmospheric
  • rock-climbing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • mystery
  • cute

9

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)

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86
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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

10

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (2023)

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

Unleash your creativity in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, a magical journey full of challenging puzzles and epic boss fights. Join a wizard, a thief, and a knight to push back a fearsome army and restore peace. Experience stunning visuals, unique character abilities, and thrilling multiplayer action in this unforgettable adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
  • Exciting multiplayer possibilities
  • Variety of character abilities
  • Engaging boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Presence of glitches and bugs
  • Tedious achievement hunting
  • Some puzzles may feel overly complex
  • Less engaging compared to previous Trine games

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • physics
  • local

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