2D platformers offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of gamer, from casual to challenging. Games like Inside prove 2D platformers can have gripping, mysterious stories without colorful ...

Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three distinct eras since 1985 – the original game revived the video ...

Screenbound taps into the real magic of childhood: staring at a little Game Boy instead of paying attention to the world around you. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder was dumped at the end of the Nintendo Switch’s life cycle. In 2023, when it first came out, everyone knew the Switch was on its way out. Even though it took almost two years, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nothing beats the thrill of completing a challenging platformer, and while we've been spoiled for choice lately, you can put your skills to the test ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

Silksong, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 2025's bounty of 2D platformers.

The studio behind Blasphemous has been tasked with bringing the classic back to life. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The first ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Upcoming 2D platformer Constance just got a brand new trailer at the Future Games Show, with new ...

October Panic offers a retro 2D platforming game perfect for Halloween lovers. Players can enjoy a free demo during Steam Next Fest before the game's release on October 22. The game features pixel ...