Top 2D Platformer Games


The Top 2D Platformer Games List is calculated by overall video game ratings and members' "Top 2D Platformer List". Lists are calculated daily.

111. Wario Land: Shake It!

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Good Feel
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The fat man is back in classic treasure-hunting form in this side-scroller for Wii. When a mysterious globe is delivered to Wario's house, he's just as surprised as anyone when a sprite-like creature called a Merfle pops out. Before long our anti-hero gets roped into helping the Merfles throw off the shackles of the evil Shake King... but only because there's treasure scattered all over their world, including the ultimate prize: a bag of gold coins that is never empty.

112. Super Star Wars

Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Sculpted Software
Publisher: JVC

113. Flashback: The Quest for Identity

Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Delphine Software International
Publisher: U.S. Gold

114. Hagane

Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: CAProduction
Publisher: Hudson Soft

115. Sonic Mega Collection

Platform: GameCube
US Release Year: 2002
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Compilation
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega

116. Mega Man Zero 2

Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Inti
Publisher: Capcom

117. Sonic Advance 3

Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2004
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Dimps
Publisher: THQ

118. Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Compilation, Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Kirby franchise, this collector's edition compilation disc contains five of Kirby's most memorable adventures: Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby's Adventure, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3. This collector's edition also comes packaged with an interactive Kirby timeline, music CD and a full-color book detailing the history of everyone's favorite pink, puffball.

119. Dead Cells

Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Motion Twin
Publisher: Merge Games
Synopsis: You take on the role of a failed alchemical experiment, one who awakens on a seemingly curse island - one that is ever-changing and highly dangerous. A 2D platformer that combines classic with rogue-lite elements, including permadeth and no checkpoints. It's tough but fair - and never forget, the dodge roll is your friend. With 90 plus weapons and spells, plenty of secrets to uncover and a non-linear path to explore - Dead Cells is as unforgiving as it is rewarding.

120. Dead Cells

Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Motion Twin
Publisher: Merge Games
Synopsis: You take on the role of a failed alchemical experiment, one who awakens on a seemingly curse island - one that is ever-changing and highly dangerous. A 2D platformer that combines classic with rogue-lite elements, including permadeth and no checkpoints. It's tough but fair - and never forget, the dodge roll is your friend. With 90 plus weapons and spells, plenty of secrets to uncover and a non-linear path to explore - Dead Cells is as unforgiving as it is rewarding.

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