The 97 Best Platformers in 2026

Classic Mario platforming reborn with fresh power-ups and multiplayer fun.

Classic arcade platformer where you rescue the damsel and outwit mischievous barrels.

Help DK’s son rescue his father in classic arcade action

Cartman and the gang battle Tenorman in a chaotic musical platformer

Fast‑paced platform shooter starring the heroic opossum knight

Spyro's first 128-bit adventure to rescue scattered dragonflies from Ripto.

A curious cat in a mysterious box

Join Spyro and his friends to save the Dragon Realms from the evil Red.

Spin, jump, and smash your way through a wacky, colorful adventure.

Crash returns with faster action and wilder levels

Rescue your fellow Mudokons in a quirky sci‑fi platform adventure

Rescue the damsel and outsmart barrels in the classic arcade adventure.

Classic platform adventure returns with vibrant handheld fun

Crash and Cortex team up for chaotic, comedy‑filled platforming fun

Crash returns with high‑octane platform action.

Crash returns in a time‑bending platform adventure full of classic fun.

A vibrant platform adventure that blends classic Crash chaos with new challenges

Survive and shape a post-ice-age world in this indie action-adventure game.

Embark on a jungle adventure with Donkey Kong and Diddy!

A massive 3D platform adventure starring Donkey Kong and friends.

A vibrant, fast‑paced platform adventure for solo or co‑op fun.

Action packed adventure

A retro platform adventure where you survive the night on a haunted factory floor

Pilot powerful Wanzer mechs in this classic side-scrolling action shooter.

Defend the garden from Donkey Kong in this classic shooter platformer.

Classic side‑scrolling adventure with stunning pre‑rendered graphics

Embark on a vibrant 3D adventure to free the Electoons from the evil Robo-Pirates.

Classic gothic adventure with branching paths and four heroes.

A classic side‑scrolling adventure starring Diddy and Dixie Kong

A gritty, side‑scrolling adventure where a cursed prince battles dark forces

A charming side‑scroll adventure starring a pink puffball hero

Jump, run, and rescue the princess in the classic platform adventure.

Donald Duck's wacky platform adventure for the whole family

Join the lovable ottsel on a high-flying rescue mission in this hit action-platformer.

Three Viking heroes, one mind‑bending puzzle adventure.

A whimsical platform adventure that flips the classic formula

Join Spyro in a thrilling 3D action platformer to save his friend Cynder.

Explore iconic Disney worlds in a fun, action‑packed adventure

Rescue your fellow Mudokons in a quirky, stealthy platform adventure.

The portal of power returns as larger than life heroes join the battle to save Skylands.

Time‑traveling monkeys meet high‑tech gadgets in a PS3 adventure.

Classic speed meets modern style in a nostalgic adventure.

Spyro's portable debut brings isometric platforming action to the Game Boy Advance.

Classic Mario challenge returns with tougher levels and hidden secrets.

Fast‑paced, brutally challenging platformer you’ll love to hate

Travel through time in the fastest, most fun platform adventure yet!

Classic side‑scrolling adventure returns with new challenges.

Team up with Crash Bandicoot in this handheld crossover adventure!

Fast‑paced, cartoon‑style shooter platformer that revives classic 90s arcade fun

A whimsical puzzle‑platform adventure that tests your strategic wit.

A cute vampire’s quirky adventure through spooky castles

Create, share, and play in a whimsical sandbox adventure.

The iconic platform adventure that redefined Mario’s world

Roll, bounce, and sing your way through a vibrant, musical platforming adventure.

Embark on a timeless dinosaur adventure across vibrant worlds

Mario returns to reclaim his kingdom in a classic 2D adventure.

Wario's first solo adventure, stealing treasure and smashing foes

Ride Yoshi through a vibrant, hand‑drawn world of puzzles and platforming fun

Stop Ripto's invasion in a deeper, RPG-infused GBA platforming adventure.

A classic side-scrolling space shooter brought back with retro charm and modern polish.

Mario returns to a tropical island for a sunny adventure.

A vibrant 3D platform adventure on the go.

Dive into the first 3‑D Mario adventure and explore a kingdom of endless platforms and secrets.

Mario's first handheld adventure on the Game Boy.

Explore dazzling galaxies in the ultimate 3D platform adventure.

Explore the cosmos in a gravity‑defying platform adventure

Classic Mario platforming with a coin-collecting twist.

Crash battles mutants with humor and high‑octane platforming

Join Crash on a wild, wacky platforming quest across vibrant worlds.

Classic platform adventure for handheld fans

Roll, race, and battle in a fast‑paced indie platform arena.

Classic Castlevania action reborn for modern gamers

Explore an alien world in a classic sci‑fi adventure.

Swing, climb, and conquer puzzles with Donkey Kong's mighty grip.

Scale vines and swing through jungle challenges in Donkey Kong’s daring adventure

Classic side‑scrolling action returns with fresh challenges and co‑op fun

Vampire hunter battles nightmarish curses in a gothic adventure.

Classic side‑scrolling vampire hunt on handheld consoles

A cute vampire’s retro platform adventure with spooky humor

Classic puzzle platformer where three Vikings must cooperate to survive time‑travel chaos

Join Ty on a wild Aussie adventure to save the day!

A cheeky marsupial on a boomerang‑filled adventure for the whole family

Embark on a magical platforming adventure in a forgotten realm of classic Disney characters.

Join Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in an epic rescue mission to save Wasteland.

Dive into the mind-bending world of Raz and the Psychonauts

Fast-paced platformer where you clean up the world in a single bound

A charming puzzle‑adventure starring a mischievous squirrel

Classic side‑scrolling action returns with new bosses and upgrades

Spray graffiti, grind rails, and evade the law in a vibrant cel-shaded Tokyo.

Spray paint, grind rails, and escape the police in a futuristic Tokyo.

Soar through the Dragon Lands and defeat Gnasty Gnorc in this classic platformer.

Roll, bounce, and boing through a mysterious moonlit fairground.

Join Spyro in Avalar to defeat the evil sorcerer Ripto in this classic platformer.

Join Spyro on a 3D adventure to retrieve 150 stolen dragon eggs from the evil Sorceress.

Embark on an epic airborne adventure to save a dying world on the brink of collapse.

Team up as a shrine maiden and her raccoon companion in this classic action shooter.

Join shrine maiden Pocky, her raccoon friend Rocky, and newcomer Becky in this action-packed handheld shooter.