Platformer
One of the oldest genres of video games — the platformer — is characterized by a unique gameplay experience. The player controls a character that moves through levels, jumps on "platforms," climbs ladders, collects items, and battles enemies. The intelligence of opponents is usually either weak or completely absent. Some platformers focus on speed and reaction, others resemble puzzles more, while others require the player to execute the correct combination of movements to overcome obstacles. The genre diversity of platformers is very wide.
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Best Games in the Platformer genre of 2018
Arcade, Role-playing game, Platformer, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Cooperative (co-op)
April 29, 2014
Players:
8.3/10
Steam:
88/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Child of Light is a puzzle-platformer adventure with RPG elements and turn-based combat. The game is based on fairy tales. The events of the game tell the story of...
Arcade, Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval
April 13, 2018
Anticipation Rating:
8.9/10
Terraria: Otherworld is a more varied variation on the original game. You will have access to an extensive skill tree, strategic elements, as well as an exciting...
Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Role-playing game, Japanese role-playing game, Platformer
January 28, 2016
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
90/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Dragon Quest Builders — arcade sandbox with a third-person view in an open world in the Dragon Quest universe. The plot of the game will tell the sweet story...
Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Platformer, Metroidvania
August 15, 2012
Players:
9.6/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
84/100
Dust: An Elysian Tail is a 2D action-adventure platformer with role-playing elements and a side view in a fantasy setting. A colorful world awaits you, filled with...
