The Best Platform Games for Playstation 4

Update : Sonic x Shadow Generations added at rank #5.
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Neva (2024)

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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

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (2024)

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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

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Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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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

4

Blasphemous 2 (2023)

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

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

5

Sonic x Shadow Generations (2024)

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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!


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

6

Pepper Grinder (2024)

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Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.


  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • boss

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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

8

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (2024)

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

Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.


  • platform
  • remake
  • classic

9

Planet of Lana (2023)

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

Join the epic journey of Lana and her furry companion Mui in Planet of Lana, a beautiful and captivating adventure game. Solve challenging puzzles and navigate through stunning landscapes to save your world. Experience a heartwarming story that will keep you engaged till the end. Uncover the secrets of this mesmerizing world and restore harmony.


What we like:
  • Intricate and beautiful landscapes
  • Engaging companion-based gameplay
  • Heartfelt and immersive storyline
  • Variety in puzzle challenges
  • Stunning hand-painted art style
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive and easy puzzles
  • Unpolished controls

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cat
  • robots
  • stealth
  • narrative
  • ghibli
  • orchestral
  • companion
  • story

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One Hand Clapping (2020)

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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
  • puzzle
  • voice
  • control
  • experience
  • education
  • family-friendly

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