Best 2D Platformer games on PC
Games centered on moving and jumping across platforms in two-dimensional environments, sometimes combined with combat, puzzles, or precision challenges.
- Jumping between platforms
- Side-view character movement
- Obstacles and timing challenges
Related: Platformer, Precision Platformer, Puzzle Platformer, 2D
433 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Soldat
Free-to-play side-view shooter with fast military arena battles
94% positive
Free
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Fast-paced platformer using alien powers across an interstellar amusement park
67% positive
1,783 reviews
Magic Rampage
2D action RPG platformer with dungeon stages and online duels
95% positive
Free
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
Side-scrolling action platformer with creature transformations and interconnected areas
86% positive
1,738 reviews
Rusted Moss
2D Metroidvania with elastic grappling and freely aimed gunfights
89% positive
1,735 reviews
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Japanese folklore platformer with staff-bouncing combat and interconnected exploration
84% positive
1,733 reviews
Worldless
2D exploration platformer with turn-based attacks and timed defenses
95% positive
1,726 reviews
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
Side-scrolling tower defense with pixel-art armies and deck building
69% positive
1,714 reviews
Type:Rider
2D puzzle platformer exploring typography through historical levels
79% positive
1,699 reviews
Commando Collection
Remastered Flash-era arcade shooters with varied military combat
96% positive
1,677 reviews
Tribal Hunter
Side-scrolling action platformer where eating enemies changes your size
97% positive
1,659 reviews
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Retro 2D action platformer with character switching and local co-op
85% positive
1,643 reviews
Rogue Glitch Ultra
2D action roguelite with auto-targeting and tough platforming runs
92% positive
1,594 reviews
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Side-scrolling action platformer with punishing demon-filled storybook stages
75% positive
1,582 reviews
Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Pixel-art action-platformer where dying lets you upgrade three heroes
90% positive
1,563 reviews
Cyber Shadow
Side-scrolling ninja platformer with unlockable moves and tough bosses
83% positive
1,556 reviews
Game Dev Story
Game studio management sim about training staff and making hits
90% positive
1,509 reviews
Contra Anniversary Collection
Classic side-scrolling shooters collected for solo or local co-op
76% positive
1,493 reviews
Pankapu
2D action platformer with shifting forms in a child's dreams
64% positive
1,475 reviews
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
2.5D platformer with changing levels and a difficult final lair
81% positive
1,436 reviews
Mind Over Magnet
2D puzzle platformer using magnet companions to escape a factory
89% positive
1,425 reviews
KarmaZoo
Cooperative 2D platforming through changing puzzles and hazards
87% positive
1,419 reviews
Ambidextro
Timed precision platformer where each hand controls a character
98% positive
1,407 reviews
Ignited in Cavern
Choice-driven historical fantasy visual novel about a merchant's murder
93% positive
1,391 reviews