Shovel Knight blends classic 8-bit style with modern gameplay systems, creating a retro-style throwback with ample bonus content. Rayman Legends offers multiplayer excitement with cute 'Lums', ...

WoodRunner Games, a developer comprised of talents behind Cuphead and Rick and Morty, has announced Croak, a side-scrolling precision platformer featuring an innovative grapple mechanic. It will be ...

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 ...

Even if the platforming genre in gaming doesn’t have the same pull as it did decades ago, it’s an evergreen genre that will always adapt to the times. Nintendo is responsible for hosting many of the ...

Pepper Grinder is a 2D action-adventure platforming game developed by Ahr Ech. Players will dive in and out of the earth with the help of their drill to overcome obstacles and platforming challenges.

Dive into ancient mythology in The Eternal Life of Goldman, a new Metroidvania adventure with challenging platforming and rich narrative. Play as Goldman, facing existential questions on a mysterious ...

Indie game developer Wikkl, with co-developer and publisher Studio Mantasaur has released a free demo for their latest co-op game, All Hands On Deck. If you haven't seen the game yet, this is a new ...

Redstart Interactive has announced GNAW, a pre-apocalyptic Metroidvania / side-scrolling action adventure game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam in 2026. A ...