Platformer 2016 for Nintendo 3DS — top best games in the Platformer genre

LEGO Marvel's Avengers - a game in the Platformer genre

Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Open world, Adventure, Online

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 29 January 2016

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 71/100

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is an arcade platformer with a third-person view. The events of the game will recreate the plot of the first two parts of the...

Super Mario Maker

Arcade, Platformer, Mario Game

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 2 December 2016

Players: 7.1/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Super Mario Maker — Allows players to create their own levels from the Super Mario series and then publish their levels online for other...

Gunslugs

Arcade, Platformer, Indie, Shooter, Action

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 16 June 2016

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Gunslugs is a side-scrolling tactical arcade action game where you take control of an elite squad of soldiers trying to destroy the Black Duck Army...

Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge

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

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 17 March 2016

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 83/100

Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge is a hardcore arcade action platformer with a side view and retro graphics. The main character Max will have to oppose...

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Arcade, Platformer, Side view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 10 June 2016

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Kirby: Planet Robobot is a two-dimensional arcade platformer that tells about the new adventures of a pink bun named Kirby. The main character will...

Mega Man Legacy Collection

Arcade, Collection, Futurism (Future), Platformer, Action, Side view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 25 February 2016

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a collection of legendary side-view arcade action platformers about Mega Man. The collection includes the first six...

Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition

Action, Indie, Platformer, Side view, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 18 August 2016

Steam: 34/100

Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition is an old-school side-scrolling action platformer with Metroidvania elements. Black Hand of Fate — An...

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Adventure, Role-playing game

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 13 October 2016

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 75/100

This action RPG follows Parin, a girl who discovers an invisible village of monsters behind her home. Its residents are under threat from the...

Mini-Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge

Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Mario Game

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 20 April 2016

Players: 7.4/10

Mini-Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge is an arcade platformer with various puzzles in the universe of the famous plumber Mario. The game comes with...

Pirate Pop Plus

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view, Casual game, Indie

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 20 October 2016

Steam: 88/100

This pirate-themed arcade platformer follows Pete Jr and Polly as they take on the nefarious Bubble Pirate and try to free townsfolk trapped in...

Kira Kira Star Night DX

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 6 October 2016

Players: 5.5/10

Kira Kira Star Night DX is a side view arcade game mixed with action and platforming from the masters from the Play-Asia studio. The game is...

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Arcade, Shooter, Platformer, Action, Indie

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 29 September 2016

Players: 6.2/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 76/100

A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling action game in the old-school style, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 returns to the world of the first installment. Alongside...

Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice

Arcade, Platformer

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 30 September 2016

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 62/100

Sonic and his friends set out on a new adventure to confront Dr. Eggman and the villain D-Fekt in this arcade platformer. Tails, Knuckles, Amy and...

BOXBOXBOY!

Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Side view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 6 January 2016

Metacritic: 80/100

BOXBOXBOY! — arcade puzzle platformer with a side view. Enjoy fun adventures and lots of puzzles in the same style as the original BoxBoy!. The...

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Best Games in the Platformer genre of 2016 for Nintendo 3DS