The Best Platform Games for Xbox Series X

Update : South of Midnight added at rank #8.
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ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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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.


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

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Blasphemous 2 (2023)

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85
Review score
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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

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Neva (2024)

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85
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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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86
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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Mac OS

'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

5

Braid: Anniversary Edition (2024)

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88
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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

6

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

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Grapple Dog (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

Jump into Grapple Dog, an action-packed 2D platformer adventure with Pablo, the grappling hook-wielding dog! Traverse vibrant worlds, solve clever puzzles, and challenge epic bosses. Uncover hidden treasures and enjoy the funky art style and energetic soundtrack. Get ready for a grapple-filled, tail-wagging adventure!


What we like:
  • Charming and engaging characters
  • Innovative and fun grappling hook mechanics
  • Vibrant, stylized graphics and catchy soundtrack
  • Well-designed levels with hidden treasures
  • Offers high replayability with speed runs and collectibles
What could be improved:
  • Mid-air controls can be tricky
  • Some level designs may be unclear
  • Repetitive Music

  • platform
  • 2d
  • cute

8

South of Midnight (2025)

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Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox One j

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.


  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • narrative
  • story
  • stop-motion
  • rich
  • arena
  • fight
  • exploration
  • battle
  • adventure
  • boss
  • gothic

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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

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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