Platformer 2021 for iOS — top best games in the Platformer genre

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Remake, Online

Game released: iOS → 21 January 2021

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 69/100

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom — Rehydrated is a re-release of the classic SpongeBob game from 2003 in an updated form. You will have a...

Huntdown

Arcade, Shooter, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Action

Game released: iOS → 26 May 2021

Players: 8.9/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 85/100

Huntdown is an arcade side-scrolling pixel shooter with platforming elements in a sci-fi setting. You will go to a dark world of the future, where the police have...

Night in the Woods

Arcade, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Adventure, Exploration

Game released: iOS → 10 September 2021

Players: 9.1/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 87/100

Night in the Woods is an arcade side-scrolling indie platformer. The game tells the story of a twenty-year-old cat who was expelled from college for truancy. After...

My Friend Pedro

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Shooter

Game released: iOS → 5 August 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 80/100

My Friend Pedro is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer that will remind many of Max Payne. You will play as a heavily armed hero who kills hundreds of...

Shadow Hunter: Lost World

Action, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Online, Slasher, Role-playing game, Adventure

Game released: iOS → 15 August 2021

Players: 8.2/10

Steam: 62/100

Shadow Hunter: Lost World is a side-scrolling action platformer in the fantasy genre. 4 playable characters. 12 new character costumes. New PvP mode. New limited...

Dead Cells: The Bad Seed

Action, Roguelike, Side view, Adventure, Slasher, Platformer, Role-playing game, Indie

Game released: iOS → 30 March 2021

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 93/100

Dead Cells: The Bad Seed is a hardcore side-scrolling action slasher expansion inspired by the Dark Souls series. Two new locations await you, in which there will...

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls

Action, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view

Game released: iOS → 20 September 2019

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls is an exciting side-scrolling action game set in the gothic Castlevania universe for mobile platforms. After the defeat of Count...

Unruly Heroes

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: iOS → 18 March 2021

Players: 6.2/10

Steam: 73/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Unruly Heroes is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in a fantasy setting, inspired by the famous Chinese fairy tale "Journey to the West." The game...

Pinstripe

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Indie, Side view, Casual game

Game released: iOS → 15 October 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Pinstripe is an atmospheric side-scrolling exploration adventure from developer Coma and Skinny. The events of the game take place in Hell, where the main character...

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!

Arcade, Platformer, Action, Third-person view, Runner

Game released: iOS → 23 March 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 59/100

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is an exciting arcade runner about Crash Bandicoot for mobile platforms. An exciting new adventure awaits you featuring your favorite...

Get Together: A Coop Adventure

Side view, Puzzle, Adventure, Online, Platformer

Game released: iOS → 14 October 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 65/100

Get Together: A Coop Adventure is a side-scrolling puzzle game with platforming elements. In this game, you and a friend will find yourself in an otherworldly world...

Ninja Arashi 2

Platformer, Adventure, Side view, Role-playing game

Game released: iOS → 2 March 2021

Players: 7.9/10

Ninja Arashi 2 is a side-scrolling RPG adventure platformer. You play as an enraged Arashi who finally escapes from a frozen prison created by Dosu, a brutal evil...

Shadow of Death 2

Action, Role-playing game, Platformer, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view

Game released: iOS → 15 June 2021

Players: 4.5/10

Shadow of Death 2 is an adventure role-playing platformer with action elements and a side view. This game continues the story of Maximus, a warrior with lost...

Moncage

Indie, Arcade, Puzzle, Platformer, First-person view, Casual game

Game released: iOS → 16 November 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Moncage is an abstract puzzle platformer with a first-person view where you explore a mysterious cube. Each face of the cube is a window into a unique world, and...

One Hand Clapping

Adventure, Platformer, Music game, Indie, Side view

Game released: iOS → 14 December 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 84/100

One Hand Clapping is a side-scrolling indie musical platformer that challenges you to sing into your microphone to solve puzzles and unlock the power of your voice...

Woodle Tree Adventures Deluxe

Platformer, Adventure, Side view, Arcade, Indie

Game released: iOS → 13 May 2021

Steam: 70/100

Woodle Tree Adventures Deluxe is a side-scrolling arcade adventure platformer. You'll find all the classic elements from 90's games plus some cool new ideas. You...

Tzuki's Plan B

Adventure, Side view, Platformer

Game released: iOS → 30 June 2021

Tzuki's Plan B is a side-scrolling adventure platformer. A dangerous experiment goes wrong and it quickly pollutes Narona. Luckily, our scientist Tsuki, with the...

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge

Arcade, Side view, Action, Platformer, Indie, Adventure, Free game

Game released: iOS → 5 August 2021

Players: 6.5/10

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge — a conditionally free adventure action-platformer with a side view for mobile platforms in the My Friend Pedro series. A banana...

Actraiser Renaissance

Action, Role-playing game, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Adventure, Strategy, Isometric, Side view, In real time, City Building, Slasher

Game released: iOS → 24 September 2021

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 73/100

Actraiser Renaissance is an action role-playing platformer with real-time strategy and platforming elements. You will be able to use powerful fire, ice and other...

Micetopia

Side view, Adventure, Action, Platformer, Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval, Exploration, Metroidvania

Game released: iOS → 27 January 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 37/100

Micetopia is a classic side-scrolling Metroid set in a medieval mouse kingdom with magic and dragons. The main character, a brave mouse, lived quietly in his...

Smash Legends

Free game, Arcade, Action, Isometric, Top-down view, Online, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Anime / Manga, MOBA

Game released: iOS → 16 March 2021

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 65/100

Smash Legends is a fast-paced action fighting game where you fight against live opponents in a 3v3 arena or battle royale mode. The game offers customization...

Duck Souls

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view

Game released: iOS → 1 July 2021

Steam: 97/100

Duck Souls is an indie action-adventure game with platforming elements and a side view. The game is set in a cute and deadly fantasy world where many dangers will...

Dwarf Journey

Adventure, Action, Role-playing game, Side view, Indie, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Roguelike

Game released: iOS → 5 March 2021

Players: 8/10

Steam: 92/100

Dwarf Journey is an adventure role-playing action platformer with roguelike elements and a side view in a fantasy setting. One look into the eyes of death forced...

Arrr!

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view, Stealth, Adventure

Game released: iOS → 31 May 2021

Players: 5.4/10

Arrr! is a side-scrolling arcade action platformer. You get to play as a pirate, with non-stop action and thrills. You can be a stealthy pirate, hiding in the...

Inked: A Tale of Love

Arcade, Platformer, Isometric, Puzzle, Casual game, Adventure

Game released: iOS → 24 February 2021

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Inked: A Tale of Love is a hand-drawn adventure puzzle platformer with an isometric camera view. You will take on the role of a nameless samurai who must go through...

Rob Riches

Adventure, Puzzle, Isometric, Indie, Platformer

Game released: iOS → 17 November 2021

Steam: 93/100

Rob Riches is an indie adventure puzzle game with an isometric view. In this game you will visit ancient and mysterious temples, each of which is located in a...

Contra Returns

Arcade, Shooter, Platformer, Side view, Science fiction, Online

Game released: iOS → 25 July 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Contra Returns is an arcade platformer with shooter elements and a side view. In this game, players can enjoy classic side-scrolling gameplay, two-person teams...

Grugs: Stone Age Platformer

Platformer, Side view

Game released: iOS → 27 October 2021

A bright game telling about the life of cavemen. A prehistoric family of multiple characters explores the world and battles challenging bosses to survive. The...

Downhill Smash

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: iOS → 1 December 2021

Players: 6.8/10

Downhill Smash is a side-scrolling arcade platformer. In this game, you need to stay ahead of the avalanche by strengthening your killer boulder machine with unique...

The Forbidden Arts

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Side view

Game released: iOS → 7 January 2021

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 50/100

The Forbidden Arts is an indie action-adventure game with platformer elements in a fantasy setting and a side view. Playing as a hero named Phoenix, you will have...

Tiny Space Academy

Science fiction, Simulation, Adventure, Indie, Educational game (Education), Platformer, Side view, Casual game, Space

Game released: iOS → 26 March 2021

Steam: 63/100

Tiny Space Academy is a side-scrolling fantasy adventure simulator with educational and platforming elements. This is a game where you can develop your own space...

Biphase

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Free game, Indie, Puzzle, Casual game

Game released: iOS → 30 March 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 95/100

Biphase is a free-to-play side-scrolling arcade puzzle platformer. In the game you control a character with bipolar disorder, who must struggle with himself and...

Spider Kid

Stealth, Action, Platformer, Side view

Game released: iOS → 7 April 2021

Spider Kid is a side-scrolling stealth action game with platforming elements. In this game you have to make your way through different levels without the enemy...

In My Shadow

Puzzle, Platformer, Logic, Arcade, Side view, Casual game

Game released: iOS → 9 April 2021

Steam: 82/100

In My Shadow is an arcade puzzle game with platforming elements and a side view. The game tells the story of Bella, a young girl who had a falling out with her...

Kill Dash

Action, Platformer, Adventure, Side view, Cyberpunk

Game released: iOS → 21 December 2021

Kill Dash is an adventure platformer with action elements and a side view. It's a fast-paced, endless dash killer set in a cyberpunk environment. A horde of demons...

Super Dumb Frog

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Side view

Game released: iOS → 23 April 2021

Super Dumb Frog is a side-scrolling adventure arcade platformer. You have to play as Mr. Frog. You will be able to complete many levels one after another, but not...

ENDINGS

Adventure, Horror, Side view, Platformer, Puzzle, Action

Game released: iOS → 3 August 2021

Steam: 50/100

ENDINGS is a side-scrolling horror adventure with platforming elements. A unique peaceful black and white atmosphere with a sense of wonder and awe. After playing...

JUMANJI: The Curse Returns

Cooperative (co-op), Board / Group Game, Puzzle, Platformer, Arcade, Card game, Casual game

Game released: iOS → 17 November 2021

Steam: 55/100

JUMANJI: The Curse Returns is a cooperative arcade puzzle game with board game elements. You are about to immerse yourself in the city of Brantford and discover a...

Stickman Hero Fight Battle War

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view

Game released: iOS → 30 November 2021

Players: 7.7/10

Stickman Hero Fight Battle War is an adventure platformer with action elements and a side view. This is an extreme big warrior fighting tournament where players can...

Reset Earth

Action, Platformer, Side view, Futurism (Future)

Game released: iOS → 9 February 2021

Reset Earth is a futuristic side-scrolling action platformer. This game follows the adventures of Nox, Sagan and Terran as they race against time to find a solution...

Platformer

Best Games in the Platformer genre of 2021 for iOS (Game released)