StudioMDHR, the developer of hand-drawn action platformer Cuphead, announced that its working on a new game called Mighty Cuphead Adventure at Summer Game Fest Live 2026. The 2D platformer apparently ...

Thinking back to the original release of Rayman Legends back in 2013, there isn’t much I would change about it. Slick 2D action platforming with a good mix of heady puzzles and shmup sequences – when ...

Flying Rat Studio has announced roguelike 2D platformer, Pit Panic, for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will launch in July. View ...

Part of the appeal of platformer Celeste was how challenging it was, demanding precise inputs for players to progress to new destinations. For fans of that celebrated title, another indie game ...

Obey The Insect God is a surreal 2D action platformer inspired by Finnish folklore featuring live-action actors transformed into eerie sprites, evoking the unforgettable arcade fighters of the late ...

In the distant future, mankind has discovered volatile sources of near-infinite energy, known as Nullstars. These mysterious anomalies can power entire planets, but are ticking time bombs that can ...

Sony Santa Monica Studio has finally announced the long-rumoured God of War spinoff game, and it’s called God of War: Sons of Sparta. However, this latest entry in the series is a 2D action game, and ...

Ritual Games' 2022 2D platformer, One Gun Guy, is currently available for free on Steam as a part of publisher GrabTheGames' holiday sale. Not to be confused with One-Punch Man, One Gun Guy is ...

Here are five 2D platformers everyone forgot. 5) Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? Developer Nippon Ichi’s platformer is a comedic take on the genre, but don’t let that fool you. It’s devilishly ...

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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 ...

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