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.

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Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Side view

April 14, 2026

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 76/100

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...

REANIMAL

Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

February 13, 2026

VGTimes: 7.0/10

Players: 8.6/10

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...

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Platformer, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania

January 20, 2026

Players: 4.6/10

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...

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...

Darwin's Paradox!

Action, Adventure, Stealth, Platformer, First-person view, Puzzle, Casual game, Comedy

April 2, 2026

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...

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...

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Anime / Manga, Old school, Mysticism / Supernatural

2026

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...

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...

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...

Hela

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Open world

2026

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...

Mina the Hollower

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Top-down view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Fantasy, Old school

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

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...

Mariachi Legends

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Beat them all, Side view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Old school

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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...

The Eternal Life of Goldman

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Exploration, Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

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...

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...

Out of Words

Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

2026

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...

Akatori

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Open world, Fantasy, Metroidvania

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...

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Role-playing game, Action, Side view, Exploration, Fantasy, Medieval era, Metroidvania

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...

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...

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...

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...

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