Screenbound is a love letter to platformers what is, in its own right, a great platformer. It's a unique take that shows off ...

Interactive cinema game Nazar has debuted as a 2D platformer on Steam with a blend of ancient Turkish history and science fiction. Set in a magical and fairy-like landscape of Cappadocia, the sci-fi ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

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 ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States who has been working with GameRant since August 2023 and self-publishing since May 2025. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has ...

Publisher PixelHeart, and publisher and Pocket Bravery developer Statera Studio have announced 2D platform fighter Shield Strike for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025. Shield Strike is a competitive ...

Developer Javs Game Studio and publisher JanduSoft will be launching their 2D platforming title ‘Basureroes: Invasion’ on PC ...

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

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 ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from VHS Platform: 2D Our player will need to use his skills and go through all the obstacles present in each stage. With each stage that the player passes, the ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Platform Game Maker Platform Game Maker is exciting tool to make your dream Platformer Game! You can choose from many many pre-made blocks, sprites and ...