2D platformers offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of gamer, from casual to challenging. Games like Inside prove 2D platformers can have gripping, mysterious stories without colorful ...

Second Stage Studio, a Netherlands-based developer founded by Speedrunners designer Casper van Est, has announced Sprint City, a “movement-first shared world competitive 2D platformer” ...

FoE: Remains is a 2D platformer shooter with Very Positive reviews on Steam that players can grab for free. Although it was added to Steam recently in August, the title might be familiar to many ...

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega Man ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. If indie PC games are anything to go by, people love puzzle platform games. Then, ...

Super Mario’s 40 year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little guy run from left to right across a screen. Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three ...

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 ...

Ronald Goncalves is a contributor at DualShockers and a Venezuelan political scientist and economist who seeks to express his passion for video games through the always subjective interpretation of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nothing beats the thrill of completing a challenging platformer, and while we've been spoiled for choice lately, you can put your skills to the test ...

Connor Hogg has been playing video games since Rugrats Search For Reptar on the PS1. He spends a lot of time overthinking everything he plays and itching to write about it, whether that means ...

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

LavaLoop is a 2D shooter / platformer in a hand-drawn steampunk universe. Play as three musician-fighters, shoot your way through hordes of beat-bots and jump from surprise to surprise in an explosive ...