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Best Platformer Games 2026

Platformers in 2025 proved that the genre is still alive and in demand. Developers are experimenting with mechanics, visual styles, and presentation while maintaining the foundation — precise controls and thoughtful level design.

This selection features the best platformers of 2025: from nostalgic projects inspired by classics to modern interpretations with unusual ideas and a high level of difficulty like Hollow Knight: Silksong.

REANIMAL
REANIMAL
Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op)
February 13, 2026
VGTimes: 7.0/10
Players: 8.8/10
Metacritic: 81/100
A dark game from the authors of Little Nightmares 1 and 2 with a cooperative mode. Brother and sister must save their missing friends and get off the creepy island...
Replaced
Replaced
Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Side view
April 14, 2026
VGTimes: 7.0/10
Players: 8.7/10
Metacritic: 77/100
The game transports you to a dark cyberpunk metropolis, where neon reflects in puddles and human organs have become currency. The world is controlled by the...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Role-playing game, Action, Side view, Exploration, Fantasy, Medieval era, Metroidvania
October 15, 2026
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
The Curse of Blood returns to the Castlevania universe in a modern 2D action format with a focus on world exploration from the creators of Dead Cells. The events...
Cairn
Cairn
Adventure, Third-person view, Survival, Exploration, Open world, Walking Simulator
January 29, 2026
Players: 10/10
Metacritic: 85/100
A game from the authors Furi and Haven about an experienced climber Aava. You need to climb mountains and maintain balance so as not to fall down. On the way to...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Action, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Side view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Fantasy, Old school, Metroidvania
2027
An action-adventure game set before the events of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The game takes you to Gothic medieval England, where the mysterious castle of...
MIO: Memories in Orbit
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Platformer, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania
January 20, 2026
Players: 4/10
Metacritic: 82/100
An android named Mio awakens on a large spaceship that has fallen into disrepair. The main character explores overgrown locations filled with hostile machines to...
Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower
Arcade, Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Top-down view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Fantasy, Old school
May 29, 2026
Players: 10/10
Metacritic: 91/100
The game takes you to a dark gothic world where a cursed island hides behind a thick curtain of darkness. The main character is the agile and fearless Mina, who is...
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
Online, Roguelike, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Metroidvania
March 5, 2026
A game that supports co-op for up to 4 people. Characters explore dungeons, ruins, and gardens that are automatically generated each time. The game also has...
Darwin's Paradox!
Darwin's Paradox!
Action, Adventure, Stealth, Platformer, First-person view, Puzzle, Casual game, Comedy
April 2, 2026
Players: 10/10
Metacritic: 74/100
In the center of the story is Darwin — a smart and resourceful octopus, torn from his native ocean and found in a grim industrial complex. Surrounded by machines...
Akatori
Akatori
Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Open world, Fantasy, Metroidvania
August 5, 2026
A brave nun named Mako embarks on a journey through the land of emerald peaks, inspired by East Asia. The girl is helped on her journey by a red bird, which can...
Mariachi Legends
Mariachi Legends
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Beat them all, Side view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Old school
2026
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
The main character is the chosen one of Death itself — detective Pablo Cruz. He was entrusted with the task of returning a powerful amulet that gives power...
Hela: of Mice & Magic
Hela: of Mice & Magic
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Open world
2026
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
A cozy adventure about a small but very brave mouse who sets out on a journey to save the life of his mistress. A kind sorceress has fallen ill, and her familiar...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Mario Game, Fantasy
May 21, 2026
A new chapter about the adventures of the green dinosaur Yoshi. A mysterious book named Mr. E falls onto his island, its pages filled with the secrets of unusual...
Crowsworn
Crowsworn
Action, Adventure, Slasher, Puzzle, Indie, Exploration, Fantasy, Metroidvania
2026
Anticipation Rating: 9.9/10
The game takes place in the kingdom of Fearandal, which was once hit by a dark curse that destroyed most of the population and summoned terrible creatures into the...
Relooted
Relooted
Action, Adventure, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Tactics, Side view, Exploration
February 10, 2026
Metacritic: 70/100
The player controls Nomali and her team to retrieve African artifacts taken to Western museums. As you progress, you need to plan and prepare heists, solve puzzles...
The Perfect Pencil
The Perfect Pencil
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view
January 29, 2026
A colorful metroidvania with a side view, where John finds himself trapped in a surreal "world of fear" and seeks a way to freedom. The hand-drawn graphics turn...
Out of Words
Out of Words
Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)
2027
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
Cooperative adventure where Kurt and Carla venture into the colorful world of Vocabulanthys to find their lost voices. You will need to solve physical puzzles, hide...
GNAW
GNAW
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Post-apocalyptic, Indie, Metroidvania
2026
The game takes place in the decaying city of New Dino, which must be saved from destruction. Players take on the role of Mac Ripley, a dinosaur with supernatural...
Bushiden
Bushiden
Action, Platformer, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania
2026
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
The main character goes on a dangerous journey to find his sister and stop the villain with his evil army. As you progress, you can unlock new movement...
The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Exploration, Fantasy, Metroidvania
2026
Anticipation Rating: 8.3/10
A hand-drawn adventure platformer with elements of exploration and battles, set on a mysterious Archipelago. Players will uncover the mysteries of the islands, seek...

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